Mathematics Tricks For Entry Tests (2nd Edition)

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Preface to the Document

Assalam O Alaikum.!
Entry tests are very important for the admission in Engineering University. Almost every good and
well known university like UET, NUST, PIEAS, GIKI etc. conduct entry tests. So you should have the
quality which differs between you and rest of the candidates. You should be hard working and your
self-confidence should be very high and you should have a firm faith on ALLAH. Many students think
that getting admission in UET is first and last thing. No doubt, UET has a name in engineering but
there are many other options for you. Apply in every university, appear in all the entry tests, keep your
hard work continue and In Sha ALLAH you will get what you deserve.
This document contains different tricks by which you can solve the questions of Mathematics very
easily. In Entry test, you don’t have to solve the question and show the solution as in board exams.
Entry test is different. You have to guess the right option and you will get full marks. If you have good
concepts then there will be no difficulties for you.
Before reading and practicing these tricks, we will suggest you to first study the text book very
carefully. Take a highlighter and study the theory of the chapter (Many students just solve Exercise).
Highlight important points and if you have any confusion then make it clear. The tricks in this
document will only help you if you have studied the text book very carefully.
The tricks are classified in chapter form. So, you can easily access the document. At the end, we have
included some data on logarithms & some bonus tricks because in previous years, 1-2 questions are
coming from the logarithms so you should prepare logarithms equally well.
Always remember “PRACTICE MAKES A MAN PERFECT”. So, do maximum practice of MCQ.
There are many MCQ books available in the market. Buy the one you like.
If you find any error in this document or if you know any trick then send us. We’ll update this
document and add your tricks. Have a good time and many best wishes.
Thank You
Regards.
Editors:
Talha Syed Naqvi
Muhammad Talha Nouman
Mirza Husnain

Table of Contents
Preface to the Document ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Chapter 1: Number Systems ................................................................................................................................... 9
Properties of Inequalities: ................................................................................................................................. 12
Differentiate b/w Complex numbers and Imaginary Numbers ........................................................................ 12
Quick Calculation for Mathematical operations on Complex Number............................................................. 12
Powers of Iota ................................................................................................................................................... 13
Multiplicative and Additive Inverse of Complex Number ................................................................................. 14
Condition for Pure and impure Imaginary Number: ......................................................................................... 14
Some Important rules of Conversion: ............................................................................................................... 14
Argument/Amplitude in Different Quadrants: ................................................................................................. 15
De' Moivre’s Theorem to solve powers of Complex Numbers ......................................................................... 16
Some Important Points .................................................................................................................................... 16
Properties of Argument/Amplitude: ................................................................................................................. 16
Some Productive Points: ................................................................................................................................... 17
Locus of a Complex Number: ............................................................................................................................ 17
Some Important Terms: .................................................................................................................................... 18
Important Points: .............................................................................................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 02: Sets, Functions, Groups and Logics ................................................................................................. 21
Important Results: ............................................................................................................................................ 22
Function: ........................................................................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 03: MATRICES & DETERMINANTS ........................................................................................................... 27
Matrix: ............................................................................................................................................................... 27
Transpose of a matrix: ...................................................................................................................................... 31
Determinant of Matrix ...................................................................................................................................... 33
ADJOINT OF A MATRIX ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Rank of a Matrix: ............................................................................................................................................... 40
Chapter 04: Quadratic Equations.......................................................................................................................... 44
TRICK: ................................................................................................................................................................ 45
Some Important Tricks: ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Tricks for Solving Simultaneous Equation: ........................................................................................................ 47

Trick#2:.............................................................................................................................................................. 47
Relation between Roots and Co-Efficient: ........................................................................................................ 48
Common Roots: ................................................................................................................................................ 50
Quadratic inequalities Tricks:............................................................................................................................ 50
Chapter 05: Partial Fractions ................................................................................................................................ 61
-Proper Rational Fraction: ................................................................................................................................. 61
Chapter 06: Sequences & Series ........................................................................................................................... 63
Chapter 07: Permutation, Combination & Probability ......................................................................................... 83
Some most Useful Results: ............................................................................................................................... 92
Some Productive Points: ................................................................................................................................. 112
Chapter 08: Mathematical Inductions & Binomial Theorem .............................................................................. 116
-TRICK: ............................................................................................................................................................. 116
Binomial Expression: ....................................................................................................................................... 117
Chapter 09-14: TRIGONOMETRY ........................................................................................................................ 124
SHORTCUT TO FIND DOMAIN, RANGE, PERIOD & Frequency ........................................................................ 126
Tricks on Clock Related Problems: .................................................................................................................. 128
Important Notes & Short Tricks on Height & Distance ................................................................................... 133
Numerically angle of elevation is equal to the angle of depression. .............................................................. 134
Some Important Results: ................................................................................................................................ 144
Results: ............................................................................................................................................................ 144
-Domain of Identities: ..................................................................................................................................... 145
-Application of Trigonometry: Types of triangles: .......................................................................................... 146
Types of Angles: .............................................................................................................................................. 146
TRICK FOR GUESSING THE RELATIONS OF EXERCISE 12.8 .............................................................................. 150
Important points: ............................................................................................................................................ 152
Properties of Triangle: .................................................................................................................................... 153
-Range of Modulus of trigonometric function: ............................................................................................... 175
Some Important Points ................................................................................................................................... 183
Projection Law: ............................................................................................................................................... 183
Some Important Points: .................................................................................................................................. 185
Measurement of angles: ................................................................................................................................. 185

CHAPTER 01: FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS ............................................................................................................... 189

VERTICAL LINE TEST: ....................................................................................................................................... 189
TRICK FOR GUESSING INTO & ONTO FUNCTION: ........................................................................................... 190
CONCEPT OF INTERVALS: ................................................................................................................................ 190
DOMAIN, CO-DOMAIN and RANGE ................................................................................................................ 191
DOMAIN: ......................................................................................................................................................... 192
Some Rules related to Domain of f(x). ............................................................................................................ 193
Rule for Finding range of a function: .............................................................................................................. 193
-Important Results: ......................................................................................................................................... 194
-Vertical Asymptotoes: ................................................................................................................................... 194
Important Results to remember: Trigonometric limits: ................................................................................. 194
Exponential and Logarithmic Limits: ............................................................................................................... 195
RANGE OF QUADRATIC FUNCTION: ................................................................................................................ 197
SYMMETRY OF FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................................. 198
Quick Rule for finding the limits of Rational Function as x goes to +∞ or –∞:- ............................................. 198
L-HOSPITAL RULE: ........................................................................................................................................... 199
TRICK FOR QUESTIONS OF THE TYPE ..................................................................... 201
EVEN & ODD FUNCTIONS:............................................................................................................................... 201
POINTS TO REMEMBER: .................................................................................................................................. 201
COMPOSITION OF FUNCTION: ........................................................................................................................ 201
POINTS TO REMEMBER: .................................................................................................................................. 201
Continuity of a Function at a Point: ................................................................................................................ 202
CHAPTER 02: “DIFFERENTIATION” ...................................................................................................................... 203
DIFFERENT NAMES OF ....................................................................................................................... 203
PARTIAL DERIVATIVES ..................................................................................................................................... 203
Example:.......................................................................................................................................................... 204
IMPLICIT DIFFERENTIATION: ........................................................................................................................... 204
Differentiation of Rational Function: .............................................................................................................. 205
For Absolute Functions: .................................................................................................................................. 205
Derivative of Modulus /Absolute value function: ........................................................................................... 205
Derivative of Inverse of a function: ................................................................................................................ 205

HIGHER ORDER DERIVATIVES.......................................................................................................................... 206

Example:.......................................................................................................................................................... 206
DERIVATIVES OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................ 208
Nth derivative of some more functions: ......................................................................................................... 209
Derivative of Determinant: ............................................................................................................................. 210
Derivative of a matrix: .................................................................................................................................... 210
Decreasing and Increasing function (Shortcut)............................................................................................... 210
Determine the Increasing and Decreasing Order. .......................................................................................... 211
Maximum and minimum value: ...................................................................................................................... 211
CHAPTER 03: INTEGRATION ................................................................................................................................ 213
Guessing Answer from the options: ............................................................................................................... 213
Other Tricks: .................................................................................................................................................... 213
Standard Formulae of Integration: ................................................................................................................. 213
Some Useful Substitutions: ............................................................................................................................. 214
Some Special Cases: ........................................................................................................................................ 215
U-Substitution (To solve the indefinite Integral-Easy Method) ...................................................................... 216
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION: .............................................................................................................................. 217
ORDER: ............................................................................................................................................................ 217
SOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION: ....................................................................................................... 218
GENERAL SOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION: ....................................................................................... 218
PARTICULAR SOLUTION: ................................................................................................................................. 218
INITIAL VALUE CONDITIONS:........................................................................................................................... 218
More Entry Test Type MCQ: ........................................................................................................................... 219
WORDS PROBLEM ON INTEGRALS: ................................................................................................................ 220
Differential Equations: .................................................................................................................................... 221
Find the and dy in the following case: ....................................................................................................... 221
CHAPTER 04: Introduction to Analytic Geometry ............................................................................................... 225
TRICK FOR GUESSING REQUIRED VERTEX: ...................................................................................................... 225
Formulas and Tricks Sheet: ............................................................................................................................. 225
Note: ............................................................................................................................................................... 225
Point dividing the join of Two Points: ............................................................................................................. 225

Centroid of a Triangle: .................................................................................................................................... 226

Position of a point: .......................................................................................................................................... 228
SHORTCUTS IN RECTANGULAR COORDINATES: .............................................................................................. 229
Position of point with respect to line: ............................................................................................................ 231
If θ is the measure of angle b/w two lines represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 then:....................................... 233
Important Result: ............................................................................................................................................ 233
CHAPTER 5: LINEAR INEQUALITIES & LINEAR PROGRAMMING.......................................................................... 234
BOUNDED REGION: ......................................................................................................................................... 234
CONCAVE & CONVEX REGION:........................................................................................................................ 234
IMPORTANT POINTS:- ..................................................................................................................................... 234
CHAPTER 06: CONIC SECTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 235
CHAPTER 7: VECTORS.......................................................................................................................................... 269
HOW TO FIND THE CUBE OF A NUMBER. ....................................................................................................... 299

Examples:- ........................................................................................................................................................... 303

Chapter 1: Number Systems

Number systems are classified into Real numbers and Complex Numbers
Real Numbers are further classified into rational and irrational numbers.
Learn How to Differentiate between a rational and an irrational number in both ways: i) By their
definitions ii) in the form of decimals.
is rational if n is a perfect square. e.g. = 3. If n is not a perfect square then it is irrational.
π (pi) is irrational but it’s approximate values like 22/7 etc. are rational.
Go through the properties of Real numbers
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Properties of Inequalities:
1) Trichotomy Property: For all a,b belongs to R

either a>b or a<b or a=b
2) Transitive Property: For all a,b belongs to R
1) a>b ^ b>c a>c
2) a<b ^ b<c  a<c
3) Multiplicative Property:
1) For all a,b,c belongs to R , c>0
a>b  ac>bc and a<b ac<bc
2) For all a,b,c belongs to R , c>0
a>bac<bc and a<b ac>bc
Differentiate b/w Complex numbers and Imaginary Numbers
Numbers with non-zero real part and zero or non-zero imaginary part are called complex Numbers and
Each Real number is a complex number with its imaginary part zero. It means that for a number to be
complex, its real part should be non-zero while imaginary part may or may not be zero. On the other
hand, Numbers whose imaginary parts are always non-zero and Real parts are always zero are called
Imaginary Numbers. For example: "2+3i" is a complex number but not an Imaginary number but
"3i" is an Imaginary number and also a complex number. So, Each Imaginary number is a complex
number but each complex number is not an imaginary number. Similarly, Each Real number is a
complex number but no Real number can be Imaginary number. Sometimes Imaginary numbers are
also named as pure complex numbers.
Quick Calculation for Mathematical operations on Complex Number
Let two complex number be:

z1= a+bi ; z2= c+di
1) Addition:
z1+z2= (a+c)+i(b+d)
2) Subtraction:
z1-z2= (a-c)+i(b-d)
3) Multiplication:
z1.z2= (ac-bd)+i(ad+bc)
4) Division:
z1/z2= (ac+bd/c2+d2)+i(bc-ad/c2+d2)
5)Reciprocal/Multiplicative Inverse:
Let z=a+bi
1/z= a-bi/a2+b2

6) Square root:
7)Logarithm:
let z= a+bi
logz=log|z|+iarg (z)
Powers of Iota
Now we look at some tricks regarding powers of iota.
You should always keep in mind: i4n=1
So, if u have any power of iota, u can simplify as follows:
Divide power of iota by 4 and check remainder. It will become power of iota. Since u are dividing by
4, the maximum remainder can be 3 and up to i3, you can simplify easily.
Solve i4245. If u divide 4245 by 4, remainder is 1 so i4245= i1 = i
Always remember that:
(-1)n/2= in (Ex 1.2, Q4, Part iv)
In simplification, i should not be present in the denominator.
When iota is raised to some bigger power:
Example: i100000000000000004=?
So to guess answer of the Question, just add the power of iota i.e
1+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+0+4=5
now; it becomes as i5
as we know that i4=1
so that (1). i= i
Take some more examples to practice this method.

Notes:
1) If the power of iota is even then it must be equal to 1 or
–1. e.g i4=1 or i6=-1
2) If the power of iota is odd then it must be equal to i or –i.
e.g i5=i or i7=-i.
3) If the power of iota is the multiple of 4 then it must equal to 1. e.g i8=1
Multiplicative and Additive Inverse of Complex Number
Condition for Pure and impure Imaginary Number:
1) Impure Im(z) or Pure Re(z):
Let z=a+bi so a≠0, b=0
2) Pure Im(z) or Impure Re(z):
Let z=a+bi so a=0, b≠0
3) z=conj (z) iff z is purely real.
4) z=-conj (z) iff z is purely Imaginary.
Some Important rules of Conversion:

Argument/Amplitude in Different Quadrants:
When Iota raises to power Iota:
ii=e-π/2
Some important Points:
Each real number is Self-conjugate. Means Conjugates of 3 and -3 are respectively 3 and -3.

Learn Formula for the Multiplicative Inverse of a complex number.

Learn to separate out Real (Re(z)) and Imaginary parts (Im(z)) of a complex number.
De' Moivre’s Theorem to solve powers of Complex Numbers
In this perspective following is a very important Example. Suppose 'z' is a complex number with 'r'
modulus and 'x' argument(angle). Now if z3 equals iota and *r* is equal to one find 'x'. Now , By De'
Moivre’s theorem : z3 = r(cos3x + i sin3x) , put z3=i and r=1 , we get : i = cos3x + isin3x . Now
Obviously we have to find such 3x at which cos3x is zero and sin3x is 1. So , finally we get that 3x =
π/2 which implies that *x = π/6*.
Note: Argument is also called “Amplitude”
Some Important Points
Properties of Argument/Amplitude:

Note: The Nature of Argument is just like Logarithmic Function
Some Productive Points:
Locus of a Complex Number:

There are 5 conic which can be formed from complex number in Cartesian plane.
1) Ellipse 2) Circle 3) Hyperbola 4) Parabola 5) Line
1) Circle:
-If |z|=1, it forms a unit circle
2-If |z±z1|=k, it forms a parabola.
3) Circle or Line:
-If ; If k≠1 , represents a circle and k=1 represents a line.
4) |z-z1|+|z-z2|=k
i) If k>|z1-z2|; it forms an ellipse.
ii) If k<|z1-z2|; it forms no locus
iii) If k=|z1-z2|; it forms a line.
5) |z-z1|-|z-z2|=k
i) If k>|z1-z2|; it forms no locus
ii) If k<|z1-z2|; it forms Hyperbola.
iii) If k=|z1-z2|; it forms a line joining.
(Whereas k=any constant)
Some Important Terms:

Terminating Decimals: A decimal number has only finite number of digits units decimal part, is
called a terminating. For Example: 202.04, 0.973 are examples of terminating decimal number.
Recurring Decimals: A recurring or periodic decimal is a decimal in which one or more digits repeat
indefinitely these are are rational numbers e.g; 0.3333… etc
Note: Every terminating decimal or recurring decimal represents a rational number.
Non Terminating/Non Recurring Decimal: a non-terminating, non-recurring decimal is not a
decimal which terminates nor it is recurring. e.g; 1.124232…, 45.2425…. etc
Note: Every non terminating, non-recurring decimal represents an irrational number.
Remember that:
e , π and square root which are not perfect squares are Irrational numbers.

Note:
cis =cosx+ isinx
cisα.cisβ=cis(α+β)
If x=cosθ+isinθ and 1/x=cosθ-isinθ
Then; xn - 1/xn= 2sin nθ , xn+1/xn=2cos nθ

Important Points:
1) i=√-1
2) i²=-1
3) 1/i= -i
4) Sum of nth root of unity is zero
5) Product of nth root of unity is (-1)n-1
6) Distance between two vertices z1,z2=|z1-z2|

CHAPTER 02: Sets, Functions, Groups and Logics

Following are the key points that should be kept in mind while preparing this chapter for Entry Test.
 Understand the real meanings of a 'SET'. For example : {1,2,3} is a set but {1,1,2,3,3,1} is not
a set by definition.
 Types and Operations on sets.
 Interpretation of Venn diagram especially Results mentioned at page#39 of Text book.
 Explanation and usage of logic Symbols and related terms used frequently in Aristotelian logic.
 Understand the relation between Logic and Set Theory.
 Function, Types of Functions and Inverse of a function.
 Operations on Residue Classes modulo Sets.
 Understand Complete Group Theory with all the variations .For example : If a semi-group with
respect to some binary operation also consists Identity of that operation , It is named as Monoid
 Real Numbers do not represent a group under Multiplication because Multiplicative Inverse of
Zero Doesn't Exist in Real numbers. Moreover if zero is excluded from 'R' it becomes an
Abelian Group.
Some Important Points:
If n(A)=n then:
1) Total Subsets= 2n
2) Total Proper Subsets=2n-1
3) Total Non-empty Proper Subset=2n-2
4) Every set is a subset and superset of itself.
5) The empty set is subset of every set
6) “Cardinality” means number of elements present in a set.
7) “Tabular form” for representation of a set is also known as “Roster Form”.
8) “Set Builder form” for representation of a set is also known as “Rule Method”.
Let n(A)=n and n(B)=m
9) No. of Functions= nm
10) No. of Relations/Correspondence= 2m×n
11) No. of Bijective Function=nPn =n! whereas n=m
12) No. of One-to-One Function= nPm ; n≥m
13) If A has n elements and B has m elements then A×B has m×n elements.
14) No. of relation in the distinct set is given by

15) Any Conditional and its contrapositive are equivalent.

16) The converse and inverse are equivalent.
17) All sets of residue classes under addition are groups.
18) All sets of residue classes excluding 0 under multiplication are groups.
19) The converse of p→q is q→p.
20) The inverse of p→q is ~p→~q.
21) The contra positive of p→q is ~q→~p.
22) The power set of any empty set is not empty.
23) If a set A has m elements, then its power set P(A) contains exactly 2m.
Important Results:
Relation b/w A and B Result Suggested
A∩B= ᶲ n(A∩B)=0
(A and B are Disjoint) n(AUB)=n(A)+n(B)
n(A-B)=n(A)
A∩B≠ᶲ
n(B-A)=n(B)
n(A∩B)≠0
(A and B are overlapping) n(AUB)=n(A)+n(B)-n(A∩B)
n(A-B)=n(A)-n(A∩B)
n(B-A)=n(B)-n(A∩B)
A⊆B n(A∩B)=n(A)
n(AUB)=n(B)
n(A-B)=0
n(B-A)=n(B)- n(A∩B)
B⊆A n(A∩B)=n(B)
n(AUB)=n(A)
n(A-B)= n(A)-n(A∩B)
n(B-A)=0
Note:
i) Dom(R-1)= Range
ii) Ran(R-1)=Domain
iii) (R-1)-1=R

Function:
-Conditions:
Let X and Y be two non-empty sets such that
1) f is relation from A to B (i.e f ⊆A×B)
2)Dom f=A
3) First Element of order pairs don’t repeat.
Then f is called a function from A to B.
The function f is also written as f:AB.
Example: X={1,2,3} , Y={2,4,7}
By arrow diagram as shown below:
This relation is a function as each element of X is related to exactly element of y.
Example#2:
r={(1,3,(2,5), (3,4),{3,5}
This relation is not a function as “3”element of set is related to two elements of 2nd set.
Types of Function:
Into Function: A function is called into function if each element of the 1st set is mapped to just one
element of the 2nd set.
OR If “f” is a function from set A to set B i.e
f:AB such that Range f is subset of B.
i.e Range f≠B , then the function is called an into function from A to B.
Example: f= {(1,2),(3,4) ,(5,6)

f is a function But Range f≠B

Therefore f is an into function from A to B.
Surjective (Onto) Function:
A function is called onto function if each element of 2nd set is the image of some element of 1st set.
Or If “f” is a function from set Ato B i.e f: AB
Such that Range f=B , then f is called an onto function from set A to B.
Example: f= {(1,a),(2,a),(3,b)}
As Range f=B
So that f is called as Onto or surjective function.
1-1 and into (Injective) Function:
A function is called (1-1) and into function if the different elements have different images.
Example:

Onto ,one-to-one (Bijective) Function:
e.g
F(x)= {(a,z),(b,x),(c,y)}
-Linear and Quadratic Functions:

The function f={|x,y| , y=mx+c is called a linear function and its graph is a straight line.
The function f={|x,y| , y=ax2+bx+c } is called a quadratic function and its graph is a parabola.
-Inverse of a function:
Inverse of r= f={|x,y| , y=mx+c} is f={|x,y| , x=my+c}
Note: The inverse of a function may or may not be a function but inverse of a bijective function is
always a function.
Unary Operation: Any operation which performs on a single number yields another number of the
same or different system is called Unary Operation.
For Example:
1) Negation of a given number.
2) Squaring a number etc.
Binary Operation: A binary operation denoted by * (read as star) on a non-empty set G is function
which associated with each ordered pair (a,b) of element of G, a unique element denoted as a*b of G.
For Example: Ordinary addition and multiplication are binary operations on N.
Groupoid: A non-empty set on which a binary operatiobn * can be defined is called a groupoid.
Semi-Group:
A non-empty set is semi group if:
1) It is closed with respect to an operation *.
2) The Operation * is assosiative.
Monoid: A semi group having an identity is called a monoid.
Definition of group: A monoid having inverse of each of its element under * is called a group under
* i.e.
A non-empty set G is group under * if
1) G is closed under *.
2) The operation * is associative.
3) G has an identity element w.r.t *.
4) Every element of G has an inverse in G w.r.t * If G satisfy the additional condition.

5) For all a,b belongs to G , a*b=b*a

Then G is called an Abelian or commutative group under *.
-Logic Important Points:
1) Conjunction of p and q is represented by p^q if p and q are true , then p^q is true otherwise p^q is
false.
2) Disjunction of p and q is represented by pvq if p and q are both false then pvq is false otherwise
pvq is true.
3) Implication or Conditional of p and q is represented by pq iff q is false then pq is false
otherwise pq is true.
4) Biconditional or equivalence of p and q is represented by p q if both p and q are either true or
false then equivalence is true otherwise it is false.
5) A statement which is true for all the possible values of the possible values of the variable involved
in it is called a tautology.
6) A statement which is always false is called absurdity or contradiction.
7) Any statement which can be true or false depending upon the truth values is called contingency.
(ii) n(A’)= n(U)- n(A) (iii)n(A’UB’)=n(A∩B)’ (iv) n(A’∩B’)=
Note: (i) n(
n(AUB)’

Chapter 03: MATRICES & DETERMINANTS

Matrix: A rectangular array of numbers enclosed in pair of bracket is called matrix.
Example: A=
Real Matrix: A matrix is called real matrix if all the entries are real number.
Notes:
If for a matrix A=[aij], number of rows=number of columns then;
1) Elements aij ; for all i=j are called main diagonals.
2) Elements aij; for all i≠j are called off diagonals
3) Elements aij; for all i>j are called elements below main diagonals.
4) Elements aij; for all i<j are called elements above main diagonals.
Dimension/order of a matrix
Order of matrix =m×n
whereas; m= no. of rows and n=no. of Columns
Number of elements/entries in the matrix=m×n
1) Row Matrix:
TYPES OF MATRICES
A matrix having only one row is called row matrix.

For Example: A=
In general a matrix of order 1×n is a row matrix.
2) Column Matrix:
A matrix having only one column is called column matrix.
For Example: A=
In general a matrix of order m×1 is a column matrix.

3) Zero/Null/Void/Empty Matrix:
A matrix each of whose entries is zero is called a zero or null matrix.
For Example: A=
In general, it is a matrix of arbitrary order.
4) Square Matrix:
A matrix in which number of rows is equal to number of columns say n is called a
square matrix of order n.
For Example: A=
5) Rectangular Matrix:
Rectangular Matrix.
A matrix in which number of rows is not equal to number of columns is called

For Example: A=
-Diagonals of Square Matrix:
Let A be a square matrix of order 3.
A=
In this matrix, 1, 2,3 are main/leading/primary/principal Diagonals

and 5,2,9 are secondary diagonals.
6) Scalar Matrix:
A Square matrix in which every non-diagonal element is zero and all main /principal
diagonals are equal.
For Example: A=
Note: Diagonal matrix and scalar are termed to be square matrix if it is not square matrix then it is
neither a scalar matrix nor diagonal matrix.
7) Unit/Identity Matrix:
A Square matrix in which every non-diagonal element is zero and every main
diagonal element is 1 is called unit or identity matrix.
For Example: A=
8) Upper Triangular Matrix:

A square matrix A=[aij]m×n is called upper triangular matrix if aij=0 , for
all i>j
For Example: A=
9) Lower Triangular Matrix:

A square matrix A=[aij]m×n is called upper triangular matrix if aij=0 , for all
i<j
For Example: A=
10) Sub Matrix:

A matrix which is obtained from a given matrix deleting any number of rows or
columns or both is called a sub-matrix of the given matrix.
For Example: A= is a sub matrix of B=
11) Symmetric Matrix:
A square matrix A is said to be symmetric if At=A that is matrix A=[aij]m×n is said to

symmetric matrix provided aij=aji , for all i,j

For Example:
Remarks: For a symmetric matrix , all the leading diagonals are non-zero real number and the diagonal
cuts are same.
12) Skew/Anti Symmetric:
A square matrix A is said to be skew symmetric if At=-A that is A=[aij]m×n is said to be skew
symmetric provided aij=-aji for all, i,j
For Example:
Remarks: Leading diagonals are zero and diagonals cuts are conjugate to each other.
13) Orthogonal Matrix:
A square matrix of n order is said to be orthogonal iff AAt=In=AtA or |A|=±1.
For Example:

14) Idempotent Matrix:

A square matrix A is said to be Idempotent if A2=A.
For Example: A= then A2=A
Note: Idempotent matrix is formed from the identity matrix of order greater than 2.
15) Involutory Matrix:
A square matrix A is said to be involutory if A2=I.
For Example: A= then A2=I
16) Nilpotent Matrix:

A square matrix A is said to be nilpotent matrix if there exists a positive integer m
m
such that A =O or |A|=0 m is called the nilpotency index of the nilpotent matrix A.
For Example:
17) Periodic Matrix:
A square matrix A is said to be periodic matrix if Ak+1=A for some smallest positive
integer “k” then k is called period of A.
18) Hermitian Matrix:
A square matrix A is said to be hermitian matrix if . For Example:
Remarks: For hermitian matrix, all the leading diagonals are non-zero real number and sign of each
imaginary part of the complex number change in the diagonal cuts.
19) Skew/anti-Hermitian Matrix:
A square matrix A is said to be skew-hermitian matrix if . For Example:

Remarks: For skew-hermitian matrix, all the leading diagonals are zero and sign of each real part of
the complex number change in the diagonal cuts.
Transpose of a matrix:
Let A has a dimension m×n when we transpose it as n×m.
For Example: A= , At=
Properties of transpose of a matrix:

1) (A±B)t= At±Bt
2) (AB)t=AtBt
3) (kA)t=k(A)t
4) (At)t=A-
Properties of Symmetric and skew/anti Symmetric Matrices:

1) If A be a square matrix then
i) A+At is symmetric matrix.
ii) A-At is skew symmetric matrix.
2) If A and B be two symmetric (or skew symmetric) matrices of the same order then A±B is also a
symmetric or skew symmetric matrix.
3) If A is symmetric (or skew symmetric) matrix and k is scalar then kA is symmetric or skew/anti
Skew symmetric.
4) If A and B be symmetric matrices of same order then the product is equal to symmetric iff AB=BA
5)All positive integer power of a symmetric matrix are symmetric.
e.g A,A2,A3,…….An where n is a natural number.
6) All positive odd integral power of a skew symmetric matrix are skew symmetric.
e.g A,A3,A5,……..Aodd positive integer

7) All positive even integral power of a skew symmetric are symmetric matrices.
e.g A2,A4,………A even positive integer
8) If AAt and AtA are symmetric matrices.
Note: For matrices A and B, AB=BA

if: 1) A and B are inverse of each other.
2) A and B are identical
3) Either A or B are identity matrix.
Note:
1) AB does not compulsory imply that A=O or B=O and both are zero. But AB=O
2) If A is square matrix of n order then A2 is defined as A.A
In general; Am=A.A………A(m-times). Where m is a positive integer.

3) If I be an identity matrix then I=I2=I3=…=I
Determinant of Matrix
1) Determinant of matrix 1×1:

Let A=[a]1×1 then |A|=a
2) Determinant of matrix 2×2:
Let A= so |A|=ad-bc
-Minor of an element of matrix;
If A is square matrix then the minor of element aij is determinant of a matrix obtained by deleting ith
row and jth column in given matrix. It is denoted by Mij.
For Example: Let |A| be a of 3×3 order determinant.
|A|= then the minor a11 is M11= and so on.
-Cofactor of an element of a matrix:
If A be square matrix then the cofactor of and element aij then the element in the ith row and jth
column) is denoted by Aij and is defined by;
Aij= (-1)i+j Mij .Thus;
Aij=(Mij when i+j is even and –Mij when i+j=odd)
-Singular matrix: If |A|=0, then A is said to be singular.
-Non-Singular matrix: If |A|≠0, then A is said to be non-singular.
SHORTCUT TO FIND THE DETERMINAT OF 3×3 ORDER MATRIX (Sarrus Rule)

After writing the determinant, repeats the first two columns. Mark + and - expands as shown in below
= 1

Remarks: Sarrus Rule does not work for determinants of order greater than 3.
-Properties of Determinants:
Properties of determinants of order three only are stated below. However these properties hold for
determinants of any order. These properties help a good deal in evaluation of determinants.



9) |AB|=|A||B|
10) If A is in triangular form then determinant of is equal to the product of its diagonal elements.
For Example: |A|= then |A|= 6×1×1=6
11) The sum of the product of elements of any row or (column) of a determinant with the co-factor of
the corresponding elements of any other row or (Column) is zero.
12) |A-1|=1/|A|
13) If A is in diagonal form then product of its diagonal elements is the value of the determinant.
14) |AB|=|BA| although AB≠BA.
ADJOINT OF A MATRIX
1) Adjoint of 2×2 Matrix:

If A= then Adj(A)=
2) Adjoint of 3×3 Matrix:
There is a shortcut method to find the adjoint of 3×3 Matrix.
Let we have an example to consider this short method.

In the Step#4, we take the determinant of each row and column entries in arrow headed way and then
place it as each entry of the matrix in the Step#5.
Step#5:

adj(A)=
adj (A)=
Step#6: Now take transpose of the Matrix.
adj(A)= (Answer)
Note: (This method can be verified by common method.)
Properties of Adjoint:
1) If A is a square matrix of order n then A(adjA)=|A|In=(adjA)A
2) If A is square matrix of order n then adj(At)=(adjA)t
3) If A and B are two square matrices of same order then
adj(AB)=(adjB)(adjA)
4) adj (adjA)=|A|n-2A where A is a non-singular matrix.
5) |adjA|=|A|n-1 Whereas A is a matrix of order n.
6) |Aadj(adjA)|=|A|(n-1)^2 Where A is non-singular matrix.
7) Adjoint of a diagonal matrix is a diagonal matrix.
8) |adjAB|=|adjA||adjB|=|adjB||adjA|
9) adjA= A-1|A|
10) For any scalar 'k'
adj (kA) = kn-1 Adj A whereas A is a matrix of n order.

-Inverse of a square Matrix:
A-1=adj(A)/|A|
It may be noted that AA-1=A-1 A=I
Properties of the Inverse:

1) A square matrix is invertible iff it is a non singular.
2) (A-1)-1=A
3) (At)-1=(A-1)t
4) (AB)-1=B-1A-1
5) If A is non-singular matrix such that A is symmetric then A-1 is also symmetric.
6) If A is a non-singular matrix then |A-1|=|A|-1

Rank of a Matrix:
Let A be a non-zero matrix, if r is the number of non-zero rows when it is reduced to the echelon or
reduced echelon form then r is called rank (row) of the matrix A.
There are some rules/shortcuts by which finding the rank become very easy.
1) Here is a shortcut for finding rank of a matrix but this method works mostly for rectangular
matrices. Keep in mind that rank of a matrix cannot be negative and also cannot be greater than
row number of a matrix. The method is that first add the elements of first row and write down the
sum then the second row and write down the sum. Proceed until the rows are finished. Now add
first column and write down the sum and do the same until columns end. Now you will have these
sums (If order of matrix is 3x4 then sums will be 7). Cut negative numbers and the numbers
greater than row number of under consideration matrix. All the remaining numbers will be possible
of being ranks but the greatest of these will be the rank.
For Example:
A= , find the Rank=?
Solution:
Using the shortcut:
First of we add the rows one by one.
Row#1: 3-1+3+0-1=4 (accepted)
Row#2: 1+2-1-3-2=-3 (Not accepted)
Row#3: 2+3+4+2+5=16 (Not accepted)
Row#4: 2+5-2-3+3=5 (Not accepted)
Column#1: 3+1+2+2=8 (Not accepted)
Column#2: -1+2+3+5=9 (Not accepted)
Column#3: 2+3+4+2+5=16 (Not accepted)
Column#4: 2+5-2-3+3=2=5 (Not accepted)
So that possible sum that can be rank is 4 so that Rank of this matrix=4. (Answer)
2) A matrix have order 2*2 ,

If |A|=0 then its rank is 1
For Example: A= , then |A|= 1-1=0 so that Rank=1
If |A|≠0 then its rank is 2
For Example: A= , then |A|=4 so that rank=2

3) The rank of null matrix is 0.

For Example: A= , then rank=0
4) The rank of identity matrix is equal to order of matrix.
For Emple: A= , Rank=3 as order is equal 3×3.
5) Rank of 3×3 matrix:

6) Note:
1) Rank of a matrix remains unaltered by elementary transformations.
2) No Skew-symmetric matrix can be rank 1.
3) AAt has the same rank as A.
4) Rank can’t be a negative number.
5) Rank can’t be greater than number of rows of matrix under consideration.
6) Rank can be less than equal to the number of rows of matrix.
7) Another useful method for rectangular matrix:
For rectangular matrix, if number of rows is less than number of columns then the rank of
matrix will be equal to number of linearly independent rows.
Similarly, if number of columns is less than number of rows then rank of matrix will be equal
to number of linearly independent columns.
Examples
1 2 3
2 3 5
3 4 7
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Now, you can see, column 1 and 2 are independent because they are not derived from others, but
column 3 (C1 + C2) is sum of column 1 and column 2. So there are two linearly independent columns
hence its rank is 2.
Linearly Independent Rows/Columns: The rows/columns which is not derived from other
rows/columns (scalar multiple of other rows/columns or sum of two rows/columns) i.e. which don't
depend on other rows/columns.
(Note: you may also use the long method which is actually smooth to understand)
SYSTEM OF EQUATIONS
HOMOGENEOUS SYSTEM:
a1x+b1y+c1z = 0
a2x+b2y+c2z = 0
a3x+b3y+c3z = 0
If, |A| = 0, system will have infinite solutions (Non-Trivial), system will be consistent
(having solution).
If, |A| ≠ 0, system will have only one solution (Trivial Solution).
NON-HOMOGENEOUS SYSTEM:-
a1x+b1y+c1z = k1
a2x+b2y+c2z = k2
a3x+b3y+c3z = k3
If |A| = 0, system will have infinite solutions or no solution.
If, |A| ≠ 0 , system will have only one solution(Unique Solution) and system will be
consistent.
Remarks:
Let AX=O be a homogeneous system of linear equations
1) If rank (A) = number of variables then AX=O have a trivial solution X=O
2) If rank (A) < number of variables then AX=O have a non-trivial solution. It will be infinitely many
solutions.
Note: AA-1=Identity matrix (use this trick where the matrix is given and inverse is to find , just take A-
1
from all the option and multiply with real to make identity matrix.

Chapter 04: Quadratic Equations

Given, ax2+bx+c = 0
1) If a+b+c =0, one root will be equal to 1.

2) If a and c are of opposite signs, roots will be of opposite signs. e.g. -x²-x+2=0
3) If b=0, roots will be additive inverse of each other.e.g.2x²±4=0
4) If a=c , roots will be reciprocal of each other. e.g. x²+2x+1=0
5) If a+bi is one root then a-bi will be other root.
6) If is one root then will be other root.
7) If ax2+bx+c = 0 has roots α and β, then cx²+bx+a = 0 has roots and .
Example
x²+7x+12=0 has roots -3 and -4 & 12x²+7x+1=0 has roots and
2
8) If a=b=c≠0 then roots are w, w .
9) If a=b=c=0 then it becomes an identity.
10) If one root is double of the other then it becomes as 2b2 =9ac
11) If one root is square of the other then it becomes as a2c+ac2+b3=3abc
12) If a=1, b, c ԑ Z and the roots are rational numbers then these roots must be integer.
13) The co-efficient of the terms equidistant from beginning and end are equal in Reciprocal
Equations that are reducible to quadratic equations.
14) While solving a radical equation we first get a radical-free equation and then solve this radical-
free equation. Every solution of Radical-free equation is not necessarily solution of original radical
equation but each solution of original radical equation is necessarily a solution of radical-free
equation.
15) In standard form of a quadratic equation, if 'b=0' and 'a is not zero' the Quadratic Equation is
called PURE quadratic equation.
CUBE ROOTS:
Number Cube Roots
1 1, ω, ω²
-1 -1, - ω, - ω²
8 2, 2ω, 2ω²
-8 -2, -2ω, -2ω²
27 3, 3ω, 3ω²

So Cube Roots of any number say n will be: (n)1/3= m, mω, mω²
ω= ω²=
(These values are interchangeable)
Sum of any cube Roots is 0.
Product of Cube Roots of n is n.
TRICK:
If you have to solve any power of ω then simply divide the power by 3 and check remainder. It will
become the power of ω. ω3 =1
If you see such question: ω56=?
Just divide the power of ω by 3 and solve the ω to the remainder power.
In our case.
56/3
Remainder: 2
ω² is answer.
FOURTH ROOTS:-
Number Fourth Roots
1 1, -1, i, -i
16 2, -2, 2i, -2i
81 3, -3, 3i, -3i
625 5, -5, 5i, -5i
So Fourth Roots of any number say n will be: (n)1/4= m, -m, mi, -mi
Sum of any fourth roots is 0.
Product of fourth roots of n is “-n”.

Some Important Tricks:
Let us have a notation ax2+bx+c=0 and we have roots of the anonymous equation, by using them, we
have to find an equation of those roots.
Type#1: 2α, 2β
Method: Multiply “b” term with 2 and “c” term with square of 2.
Example: Let ax2+bx +c=0
Using the trick:
ax2+2(b x) +c(22)=0
ax2+2(b x) +4c=0
Type#2: 1/α , 1/β
Method: Interchange the co-efficient of “a” and “c”
Example: Let ax2+bx+c=0
Using the trick:
cx2+bx+a=0
Type#3: -1/α , -1/β
Method: Interchange the co-efficient of “a” and “c” and multiply the term “b” with minus “ -”
Using the trick:
cx2 –b x +a=0
Type#4: 2/α, 2/β
Method: Multiply the “b” term with 2 and “a” term with square of 2 and then interchange the
coefficient of “a” an “c”.
Using the trick:
(22)ax2+(2)b x +c=0
4ax2+2bx+c=0
now interchange the coefficient of a and c.
cx2+2bx+4a=0
Type#5: 1/2α , 1/2β
Method: Multiply “b” term with 2 and “c” term with its square and then interchange the coefficient of
“a” and “c”.
Using the trick:
ax2+(2)b x+ c(c2)=0
c3x2+2bx+a=0
(Note: These tricks can be verified by usual method).

Tricks for Solving Simultaneous Equation:
Trick#1:
Let we have two equations:
ax+by=c----- (i)
dx+ey=f------(ii)
For value of x:
For value of y:
Put the value of x in eq (i)....
Example:
Find the values of x and y by solving equation:
x+2y=10---- (i)
2x+3y=18----- (ii)
Using the Trick:
For x value:
For y value:
Put x in (i):
6+2y=10
y=2
so x=6 and y=2. (Ans)
Trick#2:
Judgment of Roots of Any Equation:-

If an equation and its roots are given in MCQ, then
you can simply check your answer by putting the roots
in the equation instead of solving the equation.
The roots of the equation satisfy the equation. e.g.
6 and -2 are the roots of given equation. If we put these roots
in the equation, it will satisfy the equation.
x=6: 2(6)²-8(6)-24 = 0
x=-2: 2(-2)²-8(-2)-24= 0 Both 6 and -2 satisfy the equation.

Relation between Roots and Co-Efficient:

Formation of the Equation by roots:
We can form equation by,
x²-Sx+P = 0
whereas, S = Sum of Roots

P= Product of Roots
If an equation ax²+bx+c=0 is given and we have to find an equation whose roots are n times
the roots of given equation, then equation can simply be found as;
ax²+n(b x)+n²c=0
If the sum of the roots is given and we have to find the sum of the roots raises to some power
n.
Sum of roots of nth power = n (S)
Example: If the sum of the roots is 6 then find the sum of the roots raises to power 3?
Using the trick:
Sum of roots of 3rd Power= 3(6)=18 (Answer)
If the product of the roots is given and we have to find the product of the root raises to some
power n.
Product of roots of nth power= n2 (P)
Example: If the sum of the roots is 8 then find the product of the roots raises to power 3.
Using the trick:
Sum of roots of 3rd power= 32(8)=9(8)=72 (Answer)
The Quadratic equation when sum and product of roots raises to some power n.
x2- n(S)x+n2P=0
Remainder Theorem:
If a polynomial f(x) of degree n≥1,where n is non-negative integer, is divided by x-a till no x-term
exists in the remainder then f(a) is the remainder.
e.g. If we divide f(x)= x2+3x+7 by x+1 then remainder is
f(-1)= (-1)2+3(-1)+7=5
Factor Theorem:
The polynomial x-a is the factor of the polynomial f(x) if and if f(a)=0
Nature Of Roots of the Quadratic Equation:
Nature of roots depends on the expression b2-4ac which is called discriminant and denoted by D.
a) If D<0, then roots are imaginary
b) If D>0, then roots are real and distinct
c) If D=0, then roots are real and equal

d) Roots are rational iff D is a perfect square.

e) Roots are irrational iff D is positive but not a perfect square.
Common Roots:
1) One Common Root:
If X is a common root of the equations:
a1 x2+b1x+c1=0 (1)
a2 x2+b2x+c2=0 (2)
then we have common root:
X=
2) Both Common Roots:
If the equations (1) and (2) have both roots common then these equations will be identical. Thus the
required condition for both root common is
Note:
1) To find the common root of two equations make the coefficient of second degree terms in two
equations equal and subtract . The value of x so obtained is the required root.
2) If two quadratic equations with real coefficients have an imaginary root common then both roots
will be common and the equations will be identical. The required condition is
3) If two quadratic equations have an irrational root common then both roots will be common and the
two equations will be identical. The required condition is
Greatest and Least Value of a Quadratic Expression:

1) If a>0, then the quadratic expression y=ax2+bx+c has no greatest value but it has least value.
at x= .
2) If a<0, then the quadratic expression y=ax2+bx+c has no least value but it has greatest value. .
at x= .
Quadratic inequalities Tricks:
1) (x-a)(x-b)>0  x<a or x>b for a<b

2) (x-a)(x-b)<0  a<x<b, for a<b
3) |x|<a  -a<x<a
4) |x|>a  x<-a or x>a
For Example: The solution set of |x-5|<9=?

So using the trick: -9<x-5<9 adding the 5 on thrice sides so that -4<x<14 i.e (-4,14) (Answer)
For Example: The solution set of x2-5x+6<0=?
First of all factorize it; (x-2)(x-3)<0
So by using the trick: x<2 or x<3 so ]2,3[ (Answer)
For Example: The Solution set of x2-1>0
As it is (x+1)(x-1)>0
So that -1<x<1 i.e (-1,1) (Answer)
For Example: The solution set of |x-1|>2
So using the Trick: x-1<-2 or x-1>2 i.e x<-1 ,x<3 (-1,3) ans
Note:
There are many types of question in which the quadratic equation is not given but the method to solve
is only by making it a quadratic equation and then to solve them further. For these questions, there are
some tricks.
Tricks:
1) =k+1
2) =k then n=k(k+1)
3)
4)
5) If ax+bx=ak+bk ; a,b,x,k R then x=±k
6) If √Q1-√Q2=a-b ,a-b R such that Q1-Q2=a2-b2 then Q1=a2
For example: x= then x=?

Usual Method: squaring both sides.
x2=2+
x2=2+x => x2-x-2=0 => x=-1 and x=2
By trick: n= k(k+1) 2×1=k(k+1) so that x=2
For Example: x= Then Find the value of x?
By trick: x= so that x= =
x x
For Example: (4+√15) +(4-√15) =62, find the value of x?
Solution: As (4+√15)x+(4-√15)x =82+(-(√2)2),
Here k=2 so that Using the trick; x=±k x=±2 (Answer)
For Example:
2 2
, x=?
As =3 such that 3=2 -1

So Using the trick x2-5x+10=22  x2-5x+6=0 ,so x=2,3 (Answer)
Entry Test Typed MCQs:

1.The quadratic equation whose roots are 4 and -4 is given by :
A. x2+3x-28=0
B. x2-3x+28=0
C. x2-3x-28=0
D. x2+3x+28=0
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Let α =7 and β =-4.
Then, α+ β =3, α β = -28.
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-3x-28 = 0.
2.If some of the roots of a quadratic equation is 6 and the product of its roots is also 6, then the
equation is
A. x2+6x-6=0
B. x2-6x+6=0
C. x2-6x-6=0
D. x2+6x+6=0
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
α+ β =6 and α β = 6
The equation is :
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-6x+6 = 0.
3. The quadratic equation with rational coefficients and having (2-√ 3 ), as one of its roots is :
A. x2+4x+1=0
B. x2+4x-1=0
C. x2-4x-1=0
D. x2-4x+1=0
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:

Let α =(2-√ 3 )
Then β =(2+√ 3 )
α+ β =4 and α β =(4-3) = 1.
The equation is :
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-4x+1 = 0.
4.The quadratic equation with rational coefficients, one of whose roots is (3+2√ 3 ), is:
A. x2+6x-3=0
B. x2-6x-3=0
C. x2+6x+3=0
D. x2-6x+3=0
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Let α =(3+ 2√ 3 )
Then β =(3- 2√ 3 )
α+ β =6 and α β =(9-12) = -3.

The equation is :
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-6x-3 = 0.
5. The quadratic equation with rational coefficients and having (√ 2 -1) as one of its roots is :
A. x2-2√ 2 x+1=0
B. x2-2√ 2 x-1=0
C. x2+2x-1=0
D. x2-2x+1=0
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Let α =(-1+ √ 2 )
Then β =(-1- √ 2 )
α+ β =-2 and α β = (1-2) =-1.

The equation is :
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2+2x-1 = 0.
6.The quadratic equation with real coefficients and having (2+3i)as one of its roots, is

A. x2+4x+13=0
B. x2+4x-13=0
C. x2-4x-13=0
D. x2-4x+13=0
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Let α =(2+3i) and β =(2-3i).
Then, α+ β =4, α β = (4+9) = 13.
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-3x-28 = 0.
7. The quadratic equation with real coefficients and having (4+ √ -3 ) as one of its roots, is :
A. x2-8x+19= 0
B. x2-8x-19= 0
C.x2+8x+19= 0
D. None of these
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
Let α =(4+ √ 3i )
Then β =(4- √ 3i )
α+ β = 8 and α β = (16+3) =19.

The equation is :
x2-(α+ β)x+ α β =0.
or x2-8x+19 = 0.
8. If α, β are the roots of the equation x2-q(1+x)-r = 0, then the value of (1+α) (1+β) is
A. (1-r)
B. (1+r)
C. (q-r)
D. (q+r)
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
x2-qx-(q+r) = 0.
α+ β =q, α β = -(q+r).
(1+α)(1+β)

= 1+(α+ β)+α β
=1+q-(q+r)=(1-r).
9.If α, β are the roots of the equation x2-px+q = 0, then the value of (α2+β2) is
A. p2+2q
B. p2-2q
C. p(p2-3q)
D. p2-4q
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
α+ β =p, α β = q
(α2+ β2) =(α+ β)2-2α β
=(p2-2q)
10.If the product of the roots of x2-3x+k is -2, then find the value of k?
A. -2
B. 8
C. -8
D. 12
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Given equation is x2-3x+(k-10) =0.
∴ k-10 =-2
⇒ k =8.
11.If one root of 3x2-6kx+8k = 0 is 4, the other root is:
A. 2
B. -2
C. -4
D. 3
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
x= 4 satisfies 3x2-6kx+8k =0.
∴ 3*16-6*k*4+8k = 0
⇒ 16k =48 i.e k =3.

∴ The equation is 3x2-18x+24 =0.

⇒ x2-6x+8 =0.
12.The quadratic equation whose roots are the reciprocals of the roots of the equation ax2+bx+c
= 0 is
A. cx2 +bx+c = 0
B. bx2 +cx+a = 0
C. ax2+bx2+c = 0
D. None of these
Answer: Option A.
Self-Explanatory.
13. The coefficient of x in the equation x2+px+q = 0 was taken as 17 in place of 13 and its roots
were found to be -2 and -15. The roots of the original equation are:
A. 2, 15
B. 10, 3
C. -2, 15
D. -10, -3
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
Let α,β be the roots of the original equation. then,
α+β = -13 and αβ =(-2)(-15) =30.
∴ original equation is
x2+13x+30 = 0.
⇒ x2+10x+3x+30 = 0.
⇒ x(x+10)+3(x+10) = 0.
⇒ (x+10) (x+10) = 0.
⇒ x =-10 or x =-3.
14.The number of real solutions of x2-3|x|+2 = 0 is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
Case I: When x≥0
In this case, |x| =x.
So the equation is
x2-3x+2 = 0.
∴ (x-2)(x-1) =0.
∴ x =2 or x =1.
Case II: When x<0

In this case, |x| =-x.
So the equation is
x2+3x+2 = 0.
∴ (x+2)(x+1) =0.
∴ x =-2 or x =-1.
Hence, the given equation has 4 solutions.
15.For the equation |x2|+|x|-6 = 0, the roots are
A. coincident
B. real with sum zero
C. real with sum 1

D. none of these
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
|x2| =x2
∴ Given equation is
x2+|x|-6 =0.
Case I: When x≥0

In this case, |x| =x.
So the equation is
x2+x-6 = 0.
∴ (x+3)(x-2) =0.
∴ x =-3 or x =2.
∴ x = 2.
Case II: When x<0

In this case, |x| =-x.
So the equation is
x2-x-6 = 0.

∴ (x-3)(x+2) =0.
∴ x =3 or x =-2.
∴ x =-2.
16 .If α, β are the roots of the equation x2-3x+k = 0, then the value of k for which α = 2β is
A. 2
B. -3
C. 3
D. 1
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
α+ β =3, α = 2β
⇒ 2β =3,
⇒ beta; =1.
∴ x =1 is a root of x2-3x+k =0.
∴ 1-3+k =0
⇒ k =2
17. If the sum of the squares of the roots of the equation x2+2x-p = 0 is 10, then the value of p is :
A. -3
B. 3
C. 6
D. -6
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
α+ β =-2, α β = -p.
Also, α2+ β2 =10.
⇒ (α+ β)2-2α β =10.
⇒ 4+2p =10.
⇒ p =3.
18.The sum of 2 numbers is 9 and the sum of their squares is 41. The numbers are:
A. 4, 5
B. 1, 8

C. 3, 6
D. 2, 7
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
α+ β =9, α2+ β2 =41.
∴ α2+ β2 =(α+ β)2-2α β
⇒ 41 =81-2α β
⇒ α β =20.
(α- β)2 =(α+ β)2-4α β

⇒ (81-80) =1.
⇒ α- β =1.
Solving α+ β =9 ,α- β =1, we get α =5 and β =4.
19. The roots of ax2+bx+c = 0 will be reciprocal to each other , if
A. a =1/c
B. a =c
C. b =ac
D. a =b
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Let the roots of ax2+bx+c =0 be α and β.
Then, α β =c/a.
When β =1/α, we have α β =1.
∴ c/a =1.
⇒ c =a.
20.The value of k for the which roots α, β of the equation x2-6x+k = 0 satisfy the relation 3α+2β
=20, is
A. -8
B. 8
C. 16
D. -16
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
α+ β =6.
3α+ 2β =20

⇒ α+ 2*6 =20.
⇒ α =8.
Now, α =8 satisfies x2-6x+k =0.

∴ 64-6*8+k =0 ∴ k =-16.
21.If the roots of the equation x2-px+q = 0 differ by unity, then
A. p2 = 4q+1
B. p2 = 4q-1
C. q2 = 4p+1
D. q2 = 4p-1
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
α+ β =p, α β = q and α- β =1.
(α+ β)2-(α- β)2 = 4 α β
⇒ p2-1 =4q.
⇒ p2 =4q+1.
22. For what value of p, the difference between the roots of the equation x2-px+8 = 0 is 2?
A. ±2
B. ±4
C. ±6
D. ±8=p, α β = 8 and α- β =2.
Answer: C
Explanation:
(α+ β)2-(α- β)2 = 4 α β
⇒ p2-4 =32.
⇒ p2 =36. i.e p =±6

Chapter 05: Partial Fractions

 Difference between a Conditional Equation and an Identity Equation. Conditional is
true for some specific values while Identity is a universal Equation.
 In a universal Equation the sign of Equality used is”≡ ".
 Difference between a Proper and Improper Rational Function.
 Theorem of Equality of Polynomials. (Page: 180).
Now to solve MCQ’s of Partial Fractions Quickly, you have two options.
1) Just keep one thing in mind that as we can obtain partial fractions of a rational
Function conversely we can get original Function by adding Partial fractions.
For example if Partial fractions of a function are asked with four options, add
partial fractions in each option to get original fraction.
facebook.com/MandECAT2) you can solve the MCQ of Partial Fraction by following Method:
Put x=0 in the question and check what value is coming (Note this value). If 0/0 form is
becoming by putting x=0 then put x=1,2 or 3 etc. and note the value.
Now put that value of x in the options of MCQ for which you have noted the value in 1st step and
evaluate. For one option, the value will match with the value of the question you calculated. It will be
the answer.
-Proper Rational Fraction:

Let P(x)/Q(x) be a rational fraction then P(x)<Q(x) is a proper Rational Fraction.
-Improper Rational Fraction:
Let P(x)/Q(x) be a rational fraction then P(x)≥ Q(x) is an improper Rational Fraction.
Note: For making improper Rational Fraction, a proper Fraction, we divide it.
For Example, please see Textbook page# 179.(Def. of Improper Fraction)
Case#1: Resolution of P(x)/Q(x) into partial Fractions
when Q(x) has only non-repeated factor:
The Polynomial Q(x) may be written as:
Q(x)=(x-a1)(x-a2)……(x- an) whereas a1≠ a2≠…..≠ an
Then P(x)/Q(x)=
For this case, there is a shortcut (Cover Up Method) to find the Partial Fraction.

See the Example#1, page#181 (Alternative Method)
Case#2: When Q(x) has repeated linear factors:
If the polynomial has a factor (x-a)2 ,x≥2 and n is a +ive integer then P(x)/Q(x) may be written as the
following identity,
:. P(x)/Q(x)=
For Example, please check the Textbook page#184,Example#1
Case#3: When Q(x) contains non-repeated irreducible Quadratic Factor:
If the polynomial Q(x) contains non-repeated irreducible quadratic factor then P(x)/Q(x) may be
written as identity having partial fractions of the form , where A and B are the numbers to be
found.
See the example on page#186 (Text Book), Example#1.
Case#4: When Q(x)= has repeated irreducible Quadratic Factors:
If The polynomial Q(x) contains repeated irreducible quadratic factors (ax2+bx+c)n, n≥2 and n is +ive
integer then P(x)/Q(x) may be written as the identity.
(See the example on Page#188, Example#1)

Chapter 06: Sequences & Series

Sequence of a Function: A sequence of a function whose domain is the subset of set of natural
numbers and range is subset of real or complex numbers.
Real Sequence: A sequence whose range (terms) is a subset of real numbers is called real sequence.
Series: A series is obtained by adding or subtracting the terms of a sequence.
Progression: If the terms of a sequence follow certain pattern then the sequence is called a
progression.
Types of Progression:
1) Arithmetic progression (A.P)
2) Geometric progression (G.P)
3) Harmonic progression (H.P)
1) Arithmetic Progression:
A sequence whose terms increase or decrease by a fixed number is called Arithmetic Progression. The
fixed number is called common difference of the A.P.
Note:
1) Common difference (d) can be a +ive or –ive number.
2) Total terms (n) can never be a negative number.
-Important Results:
1) If an A.P has n terms then nth term is called last term or limiting value of A.P and it is denoted by l
or an. It is given by an=a1+(n-1)d
For Example: 1,3,5,7,9,…. Then find a11
Solution:
Using the formula:-
an=a1+(n-1)d , as d=3-1=2
a11=1+(11-1)(2)
a11=1+20
a11=21 (Answer)
2) Three numbers a,b,c are in A.P if and only if b-a=c-b i.e a+c=2b
3) If a,b,c are in A.P then Common Difference (d) is given by:
d=c-a/2
For Example: If 2,4,6,8 then find the d?
Solution:
Using the formula:-
d= 6-2/2  d=2 (Answer)
4) If am and an are two terms of an A.P whereas am is bigger term and an is smaller term. Also m is no.

of bigger term and n is no. of smaller term. Then d=

For Example: If a23=76 and a19=20 then find the d?
Solution:
Using the formula:
d= 76-20/23-19
d=56/4  d=14 (Answer)
5) If 1/a,1/b, 1/c are in A.P then b=2ac/a+c
6) If 1/a, 1/b, 1/c are in A.P then d=a-c/2ac
7) If a is the first term and d be the common difference of an A.P having m terms then nth term from
the end is (m-n+1)th term from the beginning. Thus nth term from the end is given by an=a1+(m-n)d
whereas m is total terms and n is specific term from the end.
For Example: If 2,4,……,10 then find the 4th term from the end?
Solution:
Using the formula:
a4=2+(5-4)(2)
a4=2+2 a4=4 (Answer)
8) For total no. of terms of A.P, we use the formula n=
For Example: If 2,4,………,100 then find the total no. of terms?
Solution:
Using the formula:
n= 100-2/2 +1
n= 49+1 n=50 (Answers)
9) Any three numbers in an A.P can be taken as a-d,a,a+d and any four numbers in A.P can be a-3d,a-
d,a+d, a+3d, any five numbers in A.P can be taken as a-2d,a-d,a,a+d,a+2d.
For Example: The sum of three numbers in A.P is 15 and their product is 80, the largest number is?
A) 2 B) 5 C) 8 (Correct) D) 11
Solution: As we know that three numbers are a-d,a,a+d
So that Sum of three number will be a-d+a+a+d=15 a=5
and the product will be (a-d)(a)(a+d)=80 a(a2-d2)=80 (5)(25-d2)=80
125-5d2=80  -5d2=80-125  -5d2= -45 d=3
Now; a-d,a,a+d=15  5-3,5,5+3 so that Largest number is 8 (Answer)
10) Middle term of three consecutive terms of A.P. is A.M. between the extreme terms.
-Sum of First n terms of an A.P:
The sum of first n terms of an A.P with first term and d is given by:
Sn=n/2 [2a+(n-1)d]
For Example: If 2,4,6,8,10 are in A.P then find the Sum of these terms?
Solution:
Using the formula:
As n=5 , d=2 ,a1=2

S5=5/2 [2(2)+(5-1)(2)]
S5=5/2 [4+8]
S5=30 (Answer)
Note:
1) If Sn is the sum of first n terms of an A.P whose first term is a and last term is l or an then;
Sn= n/2 [a+l] Or Sn=n/2 [a+an]
2) If Common difference is d, number of terms are n and the last terms is l are given then; Sn=n/2 [2l-
(n-1)d]
3) If Sn=an+Sn-1
Important Note:
1) If nth term of a sequence is a linear expression in n then sequence is an A.P

For Example: If 1+3+5+…….+(2n-1) then find nature of progression?
Solution: As nth term is linear expression so that it is an A.P
2) If the sum of the first n term of a sequence is a quadratic expression in n then the sequence is an
A.P.
For Example: The sum of n terms of series is n(5n-1), find the nature of the progression?
Solution:
As the sum of n term is quadratic expression so that it is an A.P
3) When the middle term of A.P is given and no. of total terms is an odd number then sum is given by
Sum =Middle term× Total terms
For Example:
If seventh term of A.P is 10 find the sum of first thirteen terms.
Solution:
Using the Formula:
Sum=10*13
Sum=130 (Answer)
4) When the no. of total terms is an even number and the middle terms are two then Sum is given by:
Sum = Total Terms * (middle terms/2)
For Example: If 23+24+25+26+27+28+29+30
Solution:
Here in this case Total terms are 8 and the middle terms are 26 and 27.
Sum= 8*(26+27/2)
Sum=8*(26.5)
Sum=212 (Answer)
Note: These both tricks (3,4) are only for sum of consecutive terms.
5) Shortcut process for finding the sum of an A.P:

Once we get the corresponding terms for any A.P, we cane easily find the sum of an A.P by using the
property of averages.
Sum= Number of terms × A.M of that A.P
For Example:
For an A.P, 2,6,10,14,18,22. Sum=?
Solution:
As A.M = 22+2/2 A.M= 12
So that Sum = 6×12=72 (Answer)
6) When d=0 then Sn=a+a+a+……… n terms = na
For Example:- If 2+2+2+………..78 terms is an A.P then find the sum and common difference?
Solution: S78=2+2+2+…….= 78(2)= 156 (Answer)
-Trick For Guessing the answer of the sum of A.P when it is given in n-form in the options:
For Quick Guessing, use the trick:
Firstly, Put n=1 in the given options and see the sum of 1st term.
Then, Put n=2 in the given options and see the sum of first 2 terms.
Then, Put n=3 in the given options and see the sum of first 3 terms.
For Example:
If 1,3,5,7,……..+(2n-1) is in A.P then sum of this A.P is:
A) n2 (Correct) B) n(n+1) C) 2n+1 D) None of these
Solution:
As Correct Answer is Option So we use this trick on it. But when we are in Exams we check it for
each option.
Using the trick:
Put n=1 in given options i.e
Option. A: (1)2=1 and check the sum of 1st term that is 1
Put n=2 in given Option i.e
Option A: (2)2=4 and check the sum of First 2 terms that is 4
and so on.
Note: We don’t need to check it for more than first 2 values of n because if it’s satisfied with the given
option then that’s our Correct Answer. (Checking for more than first 2 values (i.e n=1,2) is just waste
of time).
-Important Note:
(This trick is also valid for sum of n-term of G.P)
- Note:
Sum of infinite series of an A.P does not exist.

-Properties of A.P:
1) If a1,a2,a3,……an are in A.P then;
a) a1+k,a2+k,a3+k,……… an+k are in A.P
b) a1-k,a2-k,a3-k,………….an-k are in A.P
c) a1.k, a2.k, a3.k………..an.k are in A.P
d) a1/k, a2/k,a3/k,………an/k are in A.P , k≠0
2) If a1,a2,a3,……an and b1,b2,b3,……bn are in A.P then the basic mathematical Operations can be
operated on it.
3) If a1,a2,a3,……an are in A.P then;
a) a1+an=a2+an-1=a3+an-2
Note: In an A.P. of finitely many terms, sum of terms equidistant from the beginning and end is
constant equal to the sum of the first and last terms and so on.
For Example: If a1+a5+a11+a15+a20+a24=225 are in A.P then find the Sum of first 24 terms?
Solution: Using the property:
As, If a1+a5+a11+a15+a20+a24=225
So; a1+a24=a5+a20=a11+a15
Hence a1+a24+a1+a24+a1+a24=225
3(a1+a24)=225
a1+a24=75
Then; we know that Sn=n/2 [a1+an]
So that S24=24/2 [75]
S24=12[75]
S24= 900 (Answer)
b) an=(ar-k + ar+k)/2 , 0≤k≤n-r

For Example: 2,4,6,8,10,12 then find the third term?
a3=(a3-2 +a3+2)/2
a3= a1+a5/2
a3=2+10/2
a3=6 (Answer)
-Important Result:
1) If a2,b2,c2 are in A.P then , , are in A.P.
2) If l,m,n be the pth,qth and rth terms of an A.P then
l(q-r)+m(r-p)+n(p-q)=0
and p(m-n)+q(n-l)+r(l-m)=0

-Inserting Single Arithmetic Mean (A.M):

A.M=
For Example: If 2,10,b then find the value of b:
Solution:-
As we know that:
A.M=
10=
20=2+b
20-2=b
So b=18 (Answer)
-Inserting n-Arithmetic Means b/w two given numbers.
Am=
Whereas;
m=no. of specific A.M
n=total terms
For Example:
If 2,A1,A2,A3,A4,30 then find A3 and A4?
Solution:
Using the formula:
As n=6 and m=3 for A3
A3= 2 +3 (30-2/6+1)
A3=2+3(28/7)
A3=2+3(4)
A3=14 (Answer)
m=4 for A4
A4=2+4(30-2/6+1)
A4=2+4(4)
A4=2+16A4=18(Answer)
Hence A3,A4 are 14 and 18 respectively.
-Note:
General Formula of nth A.M b/w a & b is also given by; An=
-Important Notes:
1) The sum of n arithmetic means b/w two given numbers is n times the single A.M b/w a and b. i.e.
A1+A2+……+An=n(A.M) i.e. Sum of n-A.M= n(a+b/2)
For example: If 2,A1,A2,10 then find the sum of Arithmetic mean b/w 2 and 10?
Solution:
As we know that:
A1+A2+…..An= n(a+b/2)

So that; A1+A2= 2(2+10/2)

A1+A2=2(6)
A1+A2=12 (Answer)
2) Sum of Alternating Series:
a) Sum of Series a-a+a-a+a... having even number of terms is equal to 0.
b) Sum of series a-a+a-a+a… having odd number of term is equal to a.
-Word Problems on A.P:-

-Entry Test MCQ:
A clock strikes twice when its hour hand is at one, four time when it is at 2 and on . How many times
does the clock strike in 12 hours?
Solution:
Using the condition:-
When clock strikes 1 it is twice i.e 1*2=2
When clock strikes 2 it is four times to prior i.e 2*2=4
When clock strikes 3 it is six times to prior i.e 3*2=6
and so on…
From this condition, we conclude that it’s an A.P with common difference=2
2+4+6+…..+24
Using the Sum of first n terms:
Sn=n/2 [a1+an] S12= 12/2[2+24] S12=6[26] S12=156 (Answer)
Note: (Every Clock Related Problems are in A.P so we use the sum of n-terms formula in A.P.
2- Geometric Progression:
A sequence of non-zero numbers in which every term except the first one bears a constant ratio with
its preceding term is called a geometric progression.
The constant ratio is called the common ratio and it is denoted by r.
Note:
1)r= ,
2) 0 cannot be common ratio of G.P
3) No term of G.P can be 0.
Important Results:
1) If a G.P has n-terms then nth term is called last term or limiting term and it is denoted by l or an that
is given by l=arn-1
For Example: If 2,4,8,16,…a8 then find the a8?
Solution:
As we know that:
an=arn-1
As a8=ar8-1
a8=ar7
Here r= 4/2 r=2

So that; a8=2(2)7
a8=2(128) a8=256 (Answer)
2) Three numbers a,b,c are in G.P if and only if b/a=c/b i.e b2=ac
3) If am and an are two terms of an G.P whereas am is bigger term and an is smaller term. Also m is no.
of bigger term and n is no. of smaller term. Then; r=

For Example: If a2=9 and a5=243 then r=?
Solution:
Using the formula:
r=
r=
r=3 (Answer)
4) If 1/a,1/b,1/c are in G.P then common ratio is r=±
5) The nth term from the end of a G.P with last term l and common ratio is .
6) If a is the first term and r is the common ratio of a finite G.P consisting of m terms then the nth term
from the end is given by arm-n
For Example: If 2,4,8,16,32 then find the 4th term from the last?
Solution:
Using the formula:
a4= (2).(2)5-4
a4=2(2)a4=4 (Answer)
7) For total terms of G.P , the formula is given by rn=
For Example: If 2,4,8,16,..,1024 is in G.P then find the total number of terms?
Solution:
As we know that;
rn=
2n=
2n=
2n=
2n=210 (As the bases are same so that n=10)
n=10 (Answer)
8) Three numbers in G.P can be taken as a/r , a, ar, Four numbers in G.P can be taken as a/r3, a/r,ar,ar3.
Five numbers in G.P can be taken as a/r3,a/r,a,ar,ar3.
For Example:
The sum of three numbers in G.P is 19 and their product is 216 then r=?

A) 1.5 (Correct) B) 0.5 C) 1.25 D) 2.25

Solution:
As we know that:
Three numbers in G.P can be taken as a/r , a, ar
So that; Sum a/r+a+ar=19 (a+ar+ar2)/r=19
and product  a/r.a. ar=216 a3=216a=6
so that (a+ar+ar2)/r=19
Taking common; a( 1+r+r2)/r= 19
so 6(1+r+ r2)=19r
6+6r+6r2=19r
6r2+6r-19r+6=0
6r2-13r+6=0
6r2-9r-4r+6=0
3r(2r-3)-2(2r-3)=0
3r-2=0 , 2r-3=0
r=2/3 , r=3/2
So the r=3/2 is the answer in this case.
9) Sum of Infinite Geometric Series when common ratio is 1/2 then Sum= 2×(First Term)
For Example: 1,½ ,1/4, 1/8,1/32……is in G.P, then find S∞?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
Sum =2×1 Sum=2 (Answer)
For Example:
Solution:
Using the Formula:
Sum=2×1/2 =1 (Answer)
-Sum of first Terms of a G.P
The Sum of first n terms of a G.P with first term and common ratio r is given by:
Or
For Example: 2,4,……….a10 , Find the sum of first 10 terms of G.P?
Solution:-
a=2 , r=2 , n=10
Note:
(Answer)

1) =
2)
3)
4)
-How to solve the Sum of n-terms when Summation sign comes in the Question:
If
then Using the easy method, we can solve it within seconds.
Method:
Put first value as given below in the series n=1
then put second value n=2
and put third value n=3
now take the common ratio and then apply the Sum of n-term formula.
Note: (We start putting the value of n from where it is given, in this case we just suppose to begin with
n=1)
For Example:
If
Solution:
Using the easy method:
Put n=1; (1/i)1=1/i=-i
Put n=2; (1/i)2=1/i2=-1
Put n=3; (1/i)3=1/i3=i
Put n=4; (1/i)4=1/i4=1
Put n=5; (1/i)5=1/i5=i
so that r=1/i
As it can be simplified by simple method here we don’t need to use the formula:
S5= -i-1+i+1-i
S5= -I (Answer)
-Sum of Infinite Series of G.P:
The sum of an infinite G.P with first term a and common ratio r is:
For Example: If 27,9,3,1,………∞ then find the sum?

Solution:-
As we know that;
So that ,

Now;
Hence;
And this series is convergent as |r|<1
-Note:
1) An Infinite geometric Series is convergent if;
exists i.e. |r|<1
(Example is solved as above)
2) An Infinite geometric Series is Divergent if |r|≥1
For Example: 1,3,9,27,………… find the nature of series?
Solution:-
As; r=3/1  r=3 and it is greater than 1 so that it’s a divergent Series.
3) An Infinite geometric Series is Oscillatory if r=-1
For Example: If 2-2+2-2+……, find the nature of Series?
A) Oscillatory (correct) B) Divergent C) Fluctuating D) Convergent
Solution:-
As we know that r=-2/2 =-1 so it’s an oscillatory series.
4) An Infinite geometric Series is fluctuating if r does not remain constant.
For Example:-
The series 1/3.4 + 1/4.5 +.... 1/(n+2)(n+3)+.....is
(a) Divergent (b) Convergent (c) Fluctuating (Correct) (d) N.O.T

Solution:-
As it is; 1/12+1/20+1/30 +1/42+……… +1/(n+2)(n+3) +…..
r= (1/20)/(1/12)=3/5
r= 1/30/1/20= 2/3
…. And so on.
From this, we conclude that r doesn’t remains same, therefore it’s a fluctuating series..
Note: S∞ does not exist if |r|≥1
-Ratio Test For Determining the nature of the Series:
1) If Sn = u1 + u2 + u3 + ….. + un converges as n∞ <1
2) If Sn = u1 + u2 + u3 + ….. + un diverges as n∞ >1
For Example: Then find the nature of Series?

Solution:
Using the Exponent Rule:
:.

:.
:.limx∞|(-1/5)n| as |-a|=a
So applying the limit it is (1/5) which is less than 1 hence it is convergent series.
Note: (This ratio test is valid when nth term is also given in the infinite geometric series)
-How to solve the Question when Summation sign comes in the Question sum of Infinite geometric
Series.
If
Method:-
Firstly, Put n=1
secondly, put n=2
and then put n=3
and later on take the common ratio and use the Sum of infinite Geometric Series formula.
For Example:
Solution:-
Using the easy method as described earlier:-
:.
As r=9/7
So that; S∞= =9/40 (Answer)
Note: (We start putting the value of n from where it is given, in this case we just suppose to begin with
n=1)
MCQ:-
Here is most frequently asked MCQ in the entry tests but this method sometimes be not in
consideration.
If y=1+2x+4x2+8x3+……. Then find x=?
Solution:
Use the Sum of infinite series formula on Right Hand side:-
As r=2x
So; y= 1/1-2x
Now; y(1-2x)= 1
y-2xy=1
-2xy=1-y
Taking common Both sides.
-2xy= -1(-1+y)
2xy=y-1
x=y-1/2y (Answer)

-WORDS PROBLEMS ON G.P:

-Tricky MCQs:
An Object is dropped from a building having “h” vertically downward , after one drop it jumps to
height of height (initial height),find the distance before it comes to the rest?
Trick: Distance=
For Example: What distance will a ball travel before coming to rest if it dropped from a height of 75m
and after each fall it rebounds 2/5 th of the distance it fell
Solution:
Using the trick:
As a=2 , b=5 so that;
Distance=
Distance=175m (Answer)
-Properties Of G.P:
1) If a1,a2,……are in G.P then;
a) a1 k,a2 k,a3k ,…… are also in G.P
b) a1/k,a2/k,a3/k,……. are also in G.P , k≠0
c) 1/a1 ,1/a2 ,1/a3 ,….. are also in G.P

d) a1k, a2k,…… are also in G.P
2) If a1,a2,a3,….. and b1,b2,b3,….are in G.P then;
a) a1b1,a2b2,…… are also in G.P.
b) a1/b1,a2/b2 ,…….also in G.P.
3) If a1,a2,a3,……an then ;
a) a1an=a2an-1=……..
Note: In a G.P. of finitely many terms, the product of terms equidistant from the beginning and end
is constant equal to the sum of the first and last terms.

-Inserting Single Geometric Mean:
G.M= ±√ab
For Example: If 3,G,27, then find G?
Solution:-
As we know that;
G= ±√3.27
G=±√81
G=±9 (Answer)
-Note: Here we take the +9 as the G.M as all the terms are positive
-Inserting n-Geometric Means b/w two given Numbers:
:.

Whereas n=total terms and m=specific G.M which is to find.

For Example: If 3, G1, G2, 729. Then find G1?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
m=1 ,n=5
:.
:.
:. G1=9 (Answer)
-Note:-
The general formula of nth G.M b/w a & b is also given by Gn=
-Important Results:
1) The Product of n geometric means b/w two given numbers is nth power of the single G.M b/w
them i.e. If a and b are two given numbers and G1,G2,……Gn are n geometric b/w them then
G1.G2.……Gn = or an (b/a)n/2
For Example: If 2,G1,G2,G3,32 then find the Product of G.M?
Solution:
As we know that:-
G1.G2.G3 =
G1.G2.G3 =
G1.G2.G3 =512 (Answer)
2) If A and G are respectively arithmetic and geometric means b/w two
positive numbers a and b then:
a) A>G
b) The quadratic equation having a and b as its roots is x2-2Ax+G2=0.
For Example: Find the quadratic equation in such the arithmetic mean of its roots is 4 and its
geometric mean is 9?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
As x2-2Ax+G2=0
So x2-2(4)x+(9)2=0
x2-8x+81=0 (Answer)
c) The two positive numbers are
For Example: If arithmetic mean and geometric mean are 5 and 4 respectively then find two numbers
on extreme of these means?
Solution:-
As we know that:
The two positive numbers are

then; two positive numbers are 8 and 2 (Answer).

Entry Test MCQ
If 0.2+0.02+0.002+0.0002+……..is in G.P Find the sum of Infinite Series?
Solution: First of all, simply it.
Take common 2 for all the terms:
2( 0.1+0.01+0.001+0.0001+…….)
Now in the brackets find the common ratio i.e 0.01/0.1= 0.1
Now Again multiply 2 in the brackets and solve it for Sum of series.
As
So; = (Answer)
-Arithmetic-o-Geometric Series (A.G.P.)
This is combination of Arithmetic and Geometric Series.
If P1, P2, P3 ... be an A.P. and a1, a2, a3 ... be a G.P. then p1q1, p2q2,p3q3, ... is said to be an arithmetic-o-
geometric progression. A general A.G.P. is a,(a+d)r,(a+2d)r2,(a+3d)r3,...
-Nth term of an A.G.P:
The nth term of an A.G.P is given by:-
Tn={a+(n-1)d}.rn-1
Note:- A sequence is both an A.P. and a G.P. iff it is a constant sequence.
3) Harmonic Progression (H.P):
A sequence of numbers reciprocal of whose terms form an A.P. is called harmonic Progression.
For Example: ¼,1/7,1/10 …. Is a H.P since 4,7,10,….is an A.P of nth term= 1/nth term of the
corresponding A.P = 1/a1+(n-1)d
-Note:
1) No term of H.P can be zero.
2) Three number a, b, c are in H.P if and only if b=2ac/a+c .
3) There is no general formula of finding the sum of n terms of H.P.
-Inserting Single Harmonic Mean:-
H.M=
For Example: If 2, H, 10 then find H.M?
Solution:
Using the formula:
H.M=
H.M=
H.M= (Answer)
-Inserting n-Harmonic Mean b/w a and b:
Hn=

For Example: 2, H1,H2, 10 then find H.M?

Solution:-
Using the formula;
Hn=
Hn=
Hn= (Answer)
-Relation b/w A.M, G.M and H.M:
If A,G and H be the harmonic ,geometric and harmonic means b/w a and b , then;
1) G2=A.H
For Example: If G and A are 6 and 4 respectively then find the value of H?
Solution:
Using the formula:
G2=A.H
(6)2=4.H
36/4=H H=9 (Answer)
2) For a and b distinct positive real numbers.
A≥G≥H, where G>0
3) For a and b distinct negative real numbers.
A≤G≤H , where G<0
4) A,G,H are in G.P
-Important Result:
1) Reciprocal of the term of G.P forms a G.P
2) Reciprocal of the term of A.P may or may not form a H.P
3) Reciprocal of the term of H.P forms a A.P
4) If a,b,c are in G.P then x,y,z are in H.P
5) If a,b,c are in G.P then 1/x,1/y,1/z are in A.P
6) If b=c then a2,b2,c2 are in G.P.
7) The number are in G.P.
8) The reciprocal of whose terms form again same type of sequence is H.P.
9) If a,b,c are in A.P then 1/a,1/b,1/c are in H.P.
10) If the first term of an infinite geometric series is equal to twice of the sum of all the terms of that
follows it, then the value of r is 1/3
11) If a, b, c form a G.P with common ratio r (0<r<1).If a,2b,3c form an A.P then r= 1/3
12) Three numbers of G.P. If we double the middle number we get an A.P the common ratio of G.P is
2± .
13) Non zero terms are in A.P, G.P and H.P.
14) If a,b,c is in A.P then b is A.M.
15) If a,b,c is in G.P then b is G.M.

16) If a,b,c is in H.P then b is H.M.

17) Every term of G.P is the logarithm of each term of A.P.
18) Every term of A.P is the anti logarithm of term of G.P.
19) If a,b,c are in H.P then bc, ca, ab are in A.P.
20)If a,b,c are in A.P then 1/1-a , 1/1-b , 1/1-c are in H.P.
-Some Important Points:
If the expression is:
1) A.M when n=1
2) G.M when n=1/2
3) H.M when n=0
If the expression is:
1) H.M when n=-1
2) A.M when n=0
3) G.M when n=-1/2
-Important Results:
If α and β be roots of the quadratic equation x2-2Ax+G2=0 then;
1) A.M=
2) G.M=
3) H.M=
For Example: Form an quadratic equation if A.M is p and G.M is q and also find the H.M?
Solution:
As we know that:-
A.M=
α+β=2p----- (1)
As we also know that:-
G.M=
αβ=q2------(2)
As x2-Sx+P=0
So that x2-2px+q2=0
For H.M, we know that:
H.M=
From (1) and (2)
H.M=
H.M= (Answer)
Note:

Let a and b are two numbers and if a=b then;

G.M=H.M=A.M
-Some Derived Results:
When Quadratic equation is ax2+bx+c=0 then;
1) A.M=
2) H.M=
3) G.M=
For Example: If x2-10x+5=0 then find H.M ,A.M and G.M?
Solution:-
As we know that:
A.M=
A.M=  A.M=5 (Answer)
H.M=  H.M=1 (Answer)
G.M=
G.M=
G.M= (Answer)
-Sum of Some Special Sequences:-
1)
2)
3) The Sum of first n natural number is given by:-
:.
4) The sum of first n even natural number is given by n(n+1)
5) The sum of first n odd natural number is given by n2.
6) The sum of squares of first n natural numbers is given by:-
:.
7) The sum of squares of first n odd natural numbers is given by

8) The sum of squares of first n even natural number is given by
9) The sum of cube of first n natural number is given by
:.
10) The sum of cube of first n even natural number is given by 2n2(n+1)2

11) The sum of cube of first n odd natural number is given by n2(2n2-1)
12) 1+5+9+…….+(4n-3)=n(2n-1)
13) 1+4+7+…..+(3n-2)=
14) 2+6+18+…..+2×3n-1=3n-1
15) 1+2+4+…….+2n-12n-1
16) 1×3+2×5+3×7+…….+n×(2n+1)=
17) 1×2+2×3+……………+n×(n+1)=
18) 1×2+3×4+…………….+(2n-1)(2n)=
19) 12-22+32-42+………….+(-1)n-1(n)2=
20)
(Find yourself the examples of these points and apply on it)
Note: These formulas are only valid for A.P.
Note:
1) nth term of b+bb+bbb+…(form) is
an= ,whereas b {1,2,…..9}
For Example:
Find third 5th term of 3+33 ?
Solution:
Using the trick:
a3=
a3= ,
a3= =333 (Answer)
2) nth term of 0.b+0.bb+0.bbb+… (form) is
an= ,whereas b {1,2,…..9}
For Example: Find the 4th term of 0.2+0.22+..?
Solution:
Using the trick:
a4=
a4=
a4=
a4=0.2222 (Answer)
-Rules to solve decimal fraction (forming a common/vulgar Fraction)
Here are the key points of working out Vulgar fraction within seconds. The sign of repeating is dot
over the digit.

Case-I (When all Digits in Decimal part are repeating)

In this case , in the denominator of vulgar Fraction , the number of nines is equal to number of
repeating digits and numerator is actually the complete given number without decimal minus
the number before decimal.
Examples:-
1) Vulgar Fraction of 2. will be : 2342-2/999 = 2340/999.
2) 13. will be : 134235-13/9999 = 134222/9999.
3) 0. will be 0271-0/9999 = 271/999.
Case-II (When all digits are not repeating)
In this case, in the denominator of vulgar fraction, the number of nines is equal to the number of
repeating digits and after nines we put zeros and the number of zeros is equal to the number of
non-repeating digits in decimal part. The numerator is the whole given number without decimal
minus the number before repeating digits.
Examples:
1) Vulgar fraction of will be 21341-21/9990 21320/9990 (Answer)
2) Vulgar fraction of 0.02 will be 0021-002/900 19/900 (Answer)

Chapter 07: Permutation, Combination & Probability

Let have a start up with Permutation and some basics
Factorial Notation:
Let n be a positive integer.
Factorial is represented by n! or Ln...
Important Points..:
n is only positive integer.
Factorial of fraction and negative integer can't be defined
n!=n(n-1)!
Note:
(a+b)!≠a!+b!
(a-b)! ≠a!-b!
(ab)!≠a!. b!
(a/b)!≠a!/b!
n!=n(n-1).(n-2).(n-3)!.
Some important factorial notations:
1) n!=n(n-1)!
2) 0!=1
3) 1!=1
4) 2!=2
5) 3!=6
6) 4!=24
7) 5!=120
8) 6!=720
9) 7!=5040
10) 8!=40320
-Fundamental Principal of Counting:
Multiplication Principle:
If an operation can be performed in m different ways following which a second operation can be
performed in n different ways then the two operations in succession can be performed in many
different ways,
The word "And" in statement represents that we have to multiply in that case.
For example:
In how many ways can select 2 persons of different gender of 6 man and 5 woman.
Solution:
=6C1*5C1
=6*5=30
Addition Principle:

If an operation can be performed in m ways and another operation which is independent of the first
operation can be performed in n different ways . Then either of the two operations can be performed in
(m+n) ways.
The word "either/or" represents that there is an addition rule which is to be operated.
For Example:
In how many ways can I select 3 persons of same gender out of 6 men and 5 women.
Note:
Here the question is raised that why I didn't use the word "either". The reason is quite simple there are
two genders either Woman or man. The meanings of the same gender will emphasize me to operate
here the "Addition Rule" While in the case of different genders we have to operate the multiplication
rule.
So let us explain this example with solution.
Solution:
6
C3+5C3= 30
Note:
The above two mentioned principles can be extended for any finite number of operations.
-Permutation:
Each of the different arrangements which can be made by taking the some or all the given numbers of
things or objects at a time is called a Permutation:
Note#1:
Permutation of objects actually means arrangements of objects. The word "Arrangements” is used if
order of objects is taken into account. Thus if the order of different Objects changes then their
arrangements also changes.
Note#2:
Permutation means arrangements , standing or sitting in a row or in a circle Problems regarding digits .
letters (A,B,C.....etc) Formation of words, numbers etc.
The General formula for the permutation is given by nPr =n!/(n-r)!
Whereas:
n=total number of objects
r=Specific selected Objects
Note#:
n
Pn=n!
n
P0=n!
n
Pr=nPr-1
-Most Important Formulas to be known:
1) Numbers of arrangements of n different objects takes r at a time is given by:
n
Pr=n!/(n-r)!
For example:
How many 4 digits numbers can be made with 0,1,2,3,4,5?
Solution:-

Using suitable formula according to the Condition:

n
Pr=n!/(n-r)!
As n=6, r=4
so 6P4= 6!/(6-4)!= 6.5.4.3.2!/2! =6.5.4.3=360 Numbers can be formed..
2) Numbers of Arrangements of n different objects taken all at time is given by nPn=n! as r=n
For Example:
How many 5 digits numbers can be formed with 1,2,3,4,5?
Solution:
Using the formula:
n
Pn=n!
As n=5
and r=5
So n!=5!=120 (5 digits numbers can be formed).
3) The number of permutations of n objects taken all at a time out of which p are alike and are of one
type , q are are alike and are of second type and rest are all different is given by n!/p!.q!
For example:
How many words can be made with letters of word "PAKISTAN"
Solution:-
Using the formula:
n=7
p=2 (As (A)s are alike in the Pakistan)
so 7!/2!= 720 words can be formed with different arrangements.
4) The numbers of permutation of n different objects taken r at a time when each may be repeated any
number of times (i.e Repetition is allowed) given by nr.
For Example:
How many 4 digits numbers can be formed with 0,1,2,3,4,5 where as repetition of digit is allowed.
Solution:-
Using the formula:
n=6
r=4
so that (6)2=1296 (Answer).
5) Number of permutation of n different objects taken r at a time when a particular thing is to be
always included in each arrangement is given by r.(n-1Pr-1)
-For Example:
How many numbers can be formed when 0,1,3 is always included in the particular arrangement when
the digits are 0,1,2,3,4,5?
Solution:
Using the formula:
As n=6
r=3 (i.e 0,1,3)

so 3. 6-1P3-1= 3* 5P2=3* 5!/3! =3*5!/6=60 numbers can be formed in which specific digits are always
included.
6) Number of the permutations of n different objects taken r at a time when s particular things are to be
always included in each arrangement is given by s!(r-(s-1). n-sPr-s
For Example:
How many 3 digits numbers can be formed 0,1,2,3,4 when 2 and 3 is always included in each
arrangement.
Solution:
Using the formula:
n=5
r=3
s=2
so that:
=2!(3-(2-1)). 5-2P3-2
=2.(3-1).3P1
=2(2). 3!/2!
=4.3
=12 (Answer)
7) Number of permutations of n different objects taken r at a time when a particular objects can never
be taken in each arrangements is given by n-1Pr
For Example:
How many numbers can formed when 0,2 can never be included in each number 0,1,2,3?
Solution:
Using the formula:
n=4
r=2
so that:
= 4-1P2= 3P2=3!/1!= 6/1=6 (Answer)
8 ) Numbers of permutations of n different objects taken all at a time when m specified objects always
put together is m!(n-m+1)!
For Example:
In a party, management invites 7 sophisticated persons for business meeting. In how many ways can
be seated if 3 of them are in favor to sit together?
Solution:
Using the formula:
n=7
m=3
So that
=3!(7-3+1)!
=3!(5)!

=6(120)
=720 (Answer)
9 ) Numbers of permutations of n different objects taken all at a time when m specified objects can
never put together is n!-m!(n-m+1)!
For Example:
In a party, management invites 5 sophisticated persons for business meeting. In how many ways can
be seated if 2 of them are not in favor to sit together?
Solution:
Using the formula:
n=5
m=2
So that
=5!-2!(5-3+1)!
=120-2(6)
=120-12
=108 (Answer)
-Circular Permutation:
10) Number of circular permutations when of n different objects is
(n-1)! . e.g arrangements of living things around a circular table.
Note:- (This formula is restricted for living things only who are arranged in round way)
For Example:
In a round table, there are six members are seated so that how many circular arrangements can be
made in this condition?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=6
So that:
=(6-1)!
=5!=120 (Answer)
11) Number of circular permutations of n different objects when clockwise and counter/anti-
clockwise arrangements are not different i.e When observations can be made from both sides is given
by:
1/2 (n-1)! (e.g the arrangements of beads in the necklace)
Note: (This formula is restricted for arrangements of non-living things into the circular way)
-For Example:
In how many arrangements, 7 beads can be arranged in the circular way?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=7
So that:

=1/2 (7-1)!
=1/2 (6)!
=1/2(720)
=360 (Answer)
12) Number of circular permutations of n different objects taken r at a time when clockwise and anti-
clockwise orders are taken different is given by nPr/r.
For Example:
In how many ways can we arrangements 5 persons on the round table when 2 particular persons are
taken at a time (circular order might be different)?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=5
r=2
So that:
=5P2/2
=(5!/3!)/2
=5.4/2
=20/2
=10 (Answer)
13) Number of circular permutations of n different objects taken r at a time when clockwise and anti-
clockwise orders are not taken different is given by nPr/2r.
For Example:
In how many ways can we arrangements 4 persons on the round table when 2 particular persons are
taken at a time (circular order might not be different)?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=4
r=2
So that:
=4P2/2(2)
=(4!/2!)/4
=(4.3.2!/2!)/4
=12/4
=3 (Answer)
-Combination:
Each of different groups or selection which can be made by taking all or a number of objects
(irrespective of order) is called a combination.
Note#1:
Combination of objects means selection of the objects, Obviously in selection of objects order of the
objects has no importance. Thus with the change of order of objects selection of objects does not

change.
Note#2:
Combination means selections, choices, draws etc. Distribution, formation of groups committee, team
etc. Problems regarding the geometry.
The general formula of the combination is given by:
n
Cr=n!/r!(n-r)!
Some Important Results:
1) nCr=nCn-r (Complimentary Combination)
2) nC0=nCn=1
3 nC1=nCn-1=n
4) If nCx=nCy then either x=y or x+y=n
5) nCr+ nCr+1=n+1Cr+1
6) nCr+nCr-1=n+1Cr
7) If 0<r<n, n, r then r. nCr=n.n-1Cr-1
8) nPr=r!.nCr
9)nCr/nCr-1
10) n-1Cr+n-1Cr-1=nCr
-Some Important Formula to remember:
1) Number of combination of n different objects taken r at a time is given by nCr=
For Example:
How many groups can be made if there 5 persons in hall and 2 are taken at time in the group in the
group?
Solution:-
As we know that:-
n=5 , r=2
so that; Number of groups formed= nCr=5C2=10 (Answer)
2) Number of combinations of n different objects taken r at a time when p particular objects are always
included is given by n-pCr-p.
Whereas
n=no. of total objects
r=no. of selected objects
p=no. of particular objects
For Example:
How many groups are formed if there are 2 boys and 3 girls in the school hall , each group contain 2
students in it and 1 boy is always present in each group?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=2+3=5
r=2

p=1
So that:
No. of groups formed = 5-1C2-1= 4C1.4 (Answer)
3) Number of combinations of n different objects taken r at a time when p particular objects are never
included in the selection is given by
n-p
Cr
For Example:
How many groups can be made if there are 2 boys and 2 girls in a quiz contest if each group contains 2
members in it and 1 girl can never present in each group?
Solution:-
As we know that:
n=2+2=4
r=2 , p=1
Numbers of groups formed= 4-1C2= 3C2=3 (Answer)
4) Number of combinations of n different objects taken r at a time when p particular are not together in
any selection is given by
n
Cr-n-pCr-p.
For Example:
How many groups can be formed if there are 2 boys and 3 girls in a hall and each group must contain
2 members in it and 1 girl and 1 boy can never be together in each group?
Solution:-
As we know that:-
n=2+3=5
r=2 , p=2
Number of group formed= 5C2-5-2C2-2= 5C2-3C0=10-1=9 (Answer)
5) Number of selections of r consecutive objects out of n objects in a row is given by n-r+1
For Example:
How many selections can be made if there are 7 boys are standing in a row whereas 3 boys are stood
together.
Solution:-
No. of selection= 7-3+1=5 (Answer)
6) Number of selections of r consecutive objects out of n objects along a circle is given:-
1) n when r<n
2) 1 when r=n
Example#1:
How many selections can be made if there are 3 consecutive boys out of 5 boys standing in circular
way.
Solution:-
As we know that:
r=3 , n=5 (r<n)

So we use here the condition:

No. of selections =n 5 (Answer)
Example#2:
How many selections can be made if there 5 consecutive boys out of 5 boys standing in a circular way.
Solution:-
As we know that r=n
So No. of selections= 1 (Answer)
7) Number of selections of n different objects taken r at a time and repetition of the objects is allowed
is given by n+r-1Cr.
For Example:
How many selections of 3 digits numbers can be made when 0,1,2,3,4, and repetition is allowed?
Solution:
As we know that:
n=5 , r=3
So that:
No. of Selections=n+r-1Cr 5+3-1C3 7C335 (Answer)
8) Number of selections of zero or more objects out of n different objects is given by 2n
For Example:
How many groups of both genders can be made up of 5 member?
Solution:-
No. of selection= 2n=25=32 (Answer)
9) Number of selections of n different objects , selecting at least one of then is given by 2n-1.
For Example:
How many selections of coin sides can be made if the coin is tossed 6 times and selecting head at least
of them?
Solution:-
As n=6
So, Number of selections made= 26-1=63 (Answer)
10) Sum of all even and odd binomial coefficients is given by 2n-1
For Example:
Find the sum of even binomial coefficient in the expansion of (ax+by)8 ?
Solution:-
Sum of even binomial Coefficient=28-1=128(Answer)
11) Sum of all binomial coefficient is given by 2n.
For Example: Find the sum of all binomial coefficient in (3x+2y)3?
Solution:-
Sum of all binomial Coefficient=23=8 (Answer)
12) Number of selections of r objects (r≤n) out of n identical objects is 1
(Find the example of this point yourself)
13) Number of selections of one of more objects out of n identical objects is n.

For Example:
How many selections of 6 balls in 10 identical color balls?
Solution:-
As n=10, So No. of Selections=10 (Answer)
14) Number of selections of zero or more objects out of n identical objects is n+1.
15) Number of ways of dividing m+n different objects in two groups containing m and n groups
respectively is given by
For Example:
In how many ways can divide 1 boy and 2 girls into 2 group?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
Number of groups= =3 (Answer)
16) Number of ways of dividing m+n+p different objects in three groups containing m,n and p objects
respectively is given by ,m≠n≠p
For Example:
In how many ways can we divide 3 women,1 child and 2 men in three group?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
Number of groups= = =60 (Answer)
Some most Useful Results:
1) If n distinct points are given in the plane such that no three of which are collinear are then number
of straight line segments formed=nC2
For Example:
How many lines can be drawn with 7 points?
Solution:- As n=7
So Number of line segments= 7C2=21 (Answer)
2) If m of these points are collinear in n different points (m≥3)then the number of line segments is
given by nC2-mC2+1
For Example:
How many line segments are drawn with 5 points when 3 out of them are collinear?
Solution:-
As n=5, m=3, So that:
Number of line segments= 5C2-3C2+1=8 (Answer)
3) No. of triangles formed in n sided Polygon =nC3
For Example:-

How many triangles can be formed in 4 sided polygon?

Solution:-
Using the formula:
No. of triangles= 4C3=4 (Answer)
4) If m of these points are collinear (m≥3) then the number of number of triangles formed =nC3-mC3
5) Number of diagonals in an n sided closed polygon=nC2-n
6) Number of hand shake of n people in a party=nC2
If n distinct points are given on the circumference of a circle ,then:
7) Number of straight line = nC2
8) Number of triangles =nC3
9) Number of Quadrilaterals=nC4
10) If there are n teams and each team will face every other only once total number of matches=nC2
11) Product of n consecutive integer =n!
In such type of question.
How many 3-digit numbers can be formed from digits 1,2,3,4 {repetition allowed}
BOX-TRICK:-
Then, just make 3 boxes and fill first box by number that you can put in it and so on...
In our case
We can fill first box by 4 , as we have 4 digits to fill in,
Now i can fill second box by 4 , as i have also 4 digits for it, and same for third box..(Repetition is
allowed).
If repetition is not allowed then,

I should fill first box by 4, second by 3, third by 2.
Then multiply the digits in the boxes, you will get your answer.
-Understand the Deck of Cards.

1) Normal Deck Contains 52 total Cards.
2) There are 26 Red and 26 Black Cards.
3) There are four types of cards i.e. Spade, Diamond, Heart and Club.
4) Red Cards contain 13 heart and 13 Diamond Cards.
5) Black Cards contain 13 Club and 13 Spade Cards.
6) Each type of the cards contains 3 cards and 1 Ace card.
7) There are 12 Face cards in a deck of cards.
8) Face Cards are;
(i) One King (ii) One Queen (iii) One Jack

Probability and Types of operations on Probability

Simply, Probability is just the way you can express numerically that how much is the chance of a
specific event to occur or not under some specific circumstances.
Basic Terminology:-
1) Experiment: An Operation which results in some well defined outcome is called an experiment.
2) Random Experiment: An experiment whose outcome can’t be predicted with certainty is called
random experiment.
3) Trial: A single performance of an experiment is called a trial.
4) Sample Space: The set of all possible outcomes of a random experiment is called the sample Space.
a. No. of Sample Space when a coin is tossed n times= 2n
b. No. of Sample Space when a dice is rolled n times=6n
5) Event: It is a subset of the sample space.
6) Impossible Event: ᶲ is also subset of Sample Space.
7) Sure/Certain Event: It is also subset of Sample Space.
8) Simple Event: An Event having single sample point.
9) Mixed Event: A subset of sample space which contains more then one element.
10) Equally Likely Events: A set of events is said to be equally likely if none of them are expected to
occur in preference to other.
11) Exhaustive Events: A set of events is said to be exhaustive when a random experiment always
results in the occurrence of at least one of them.
12) Mutually Exclusive Events: A set of events is said to be mutually exclusive if occurrence of one of
them precludes the occurrence of any of the remaining events. (In other words, Events, E1, E2…En are
mutually exclusive if and only if Ei∩Ej=ᶲ
13) Independent Events: Two events are said to be independent if the occurrence of the one does not
depend on the occurrence of the others..
14) Compliment of Event: It is denoted by E’ and it is given by:
EU =S
15) Fair Coin: A coin whose one side is head and other is tail.
16) Biased Coin: A coin whose both sides are either heads or tails.
Some Important Results on Probability:
 Numerically, Probability (P) of an event (E) say: ‘P (E)' lies in interval 0≤P(E)≤1.
 Probability of an event can’t be negative.
 Probability of occurrence of an impossible event is 0.
 Probability of occurrence of a sure event is 1.
 P(E)=
 P(A’∩B’)=1-P(AUB)

 P(A’UB’)=1-P(A∩B)
 If A1,A2,…,An are independent events, then probability that all of the events occur is
given by:
P(A1∩A2∩…An)=P(A1).P(A2)….P(An)
 P(A’∩B’)=P(A’).P(B’)
 There are two types of operations on Probability:
Addition of Probability has a general formula for two events A and B as:
1) P (AUB) = P (A) + P (B). (When A and B are totally Independent or Disjoint)
For Example:-
A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. Find the probability of getting a king or a red 9?
Solution:-
Using the formula:
P(AUB)=P(King)+P(Red 9) P(AUB)=4/52 + 2/52= 3/26 (Answer)
2) P(AUB) = P(A) + P(B) - P(A∩B) (When A and B are Dependent or Over-Lapping)
For Example:
In a class, 30% of the students offered English, 20% offered Urdu and 10% offered both. If a student is
selected at random. What is probability that he has offered English or Urdu?
Solution:-
P(Urdu)= 30%
P(English)=20%
P(Urdu ∩ English)=10%
Now using the formula:
P(AUB)=P(A)+P(B)-P(A∩B)
P(Urdu U English)= Probability= (Answer)
3) Multiplication of Probability has a general formula for two independents events A and B as:
P(A∩B) = P(A) x P(B)
For Example:-
Two cards are drawn with replacement from a deck of 52 cards. Find the probability of first card being
a red card and the second card being a club card?
Solution:-
P (Red face)=6/52
P (Club)=13/52
Using the formula:
P(Red Card ∩ Club) = 6/52 x 13/52= 3/104 (Answer)
4) The probability of getting k successes and n-k failures within n tails is given by:
Pr(X=k) =nCk
For Example:-

Suppose a biased coin comes up heads with probability 0.3 when tossed. What is probability of
achieving 1 heads after six tosses?
Solution:-
Here n=6 and k=1
Using the Formula:-
Pr(X=k) =6C1 =0.3025 (Answer)
5) Probability of at least one head/tail is given by:
Probability=
For Example:-
If a fair coin is tossed 6 times. Find the probability of getting at least one head?
Solution:-
Here; n=6
Probability= = = (Answer)
6) If a coin is tossed n times. Then the probability of getting r head and n-r tails is given by:
Probability=
For Example: If a fair coin is tossed 3 times then find the probability of getting 2 head is given?
Solution:-
Here; n=3 , r=2
Probability= = = (Answer)
7) Probability when an event does not occur is given by:
P
For Example: If P(A)=1/8 ,then find the probability of event when it does not occur?
Solution:-
P
P
P (Answer)
8) When one thing is to be selected out of two, the Probability is given by:
Probability=
For Example:-
A man and his wife appear in an interview for two vacancies in the same post. The probability of
husband’s selection is 1/7 and the probability of wife’s selection is 1/5. What is the probability that
only one of them is selected?
Solution:- P(A)=1/7 and P(B)=1/5
Now; P P
Also, P P
Now using the formula:

Probability that only one of them is selected=P

Probability= = (Answer)
-Important Points:
1) No. of rectangles that can be made on the chess board= 1296
:. It is given by
In case of 8*8 chess board it is given by

2) No. of squares that can be made on chess board =204
-Shortcut Tricks on Sum/Product of (2 or 3) dices when it is rolled

No. of same dots when 2 dices are rolled=6

-Entry Test Typed MCQ:
1.If nC10 = nC14, then n=?
A. 14
B. 10
C. 6
D. 24
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
n
Cp = nCq
⇒p+q=n.
∴nC10 = nC14
⇒n =(10+14) =24
2. If nCr+nCr+1 = n+1Cx, then x=?
A. r-1
B. r
C. r+1
D. n
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
n
Cr + nCr+1 = n+1Cr+1.
So x =r+1
3. If 12Pr=1320, then r=?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
12
Pr = 1320
⇒1320 = 12*11*10 ⇔ = 3.
4. If nP5=20.nP3, then n=?

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer: Option A.
Explanation:
n
P5 = 20.nP3
⇔ nP5/nP3=20
⇔ (n-4) (n-3) = 20.
⇔ n2 -7n-8 = 0.
⇔ (n-8)(n+1) = 0.
⇔ n = 8.
5. If nC3=220, then n=?

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 9
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
n
C3 = 220.
⇒ =220
⇒ n(n-1) (n-1) = 1320.
⇒ n = 12.
6. If 15Pr-1:16Pr-2=3:4, then r=?

A. 8
B. 14
C. 12
D.10
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
15
Pr-1 : 16Pr-2 = 3:4.
⇒ (r2-35r+294) = 0
⇒ (r-21)(r-14) = 0.
⇒ r =14. (∴ r ≤ 16.)
7. How many 3 digit numbers are there with no digit repeated?
A. 729

B. 648
C. 720
D. None
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Hundred’s place can be filled by any of non-zero digits. So, there are 9 ways of filling
this place. The ten’s digit can be filled by any of the remaining 9 digits.
So, there are 9 ways of filling of the ten’s place.
The unit place can now be filled by any of the remaining 8 digits.
So, there are 8 ways of filling the unit digit.
∴ Required number of numbers = (9X9X8)=648
8. How many 10 digit numbers can be formed by using digits 1 and 2?
A. 10
B. 10C2
C. 10P2
D. 210
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
Each place of the number can be filled in 2 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers = 210
9. How many 4 digit numbers can be formed with no digit repeated by using the digits 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8 and 0?
A. 280
B. 720
C. 840
D. 660
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Thousand’s place can be filled by any of the 6 non-zero digits.So, there are 6 ways of filling
this place.The ten’s digit can be filled by any of the remaining 9 digits.
Hundred’s place can be filled by any of the remaining 6 digits.

Ten’s place can be filled by any of the remaining 5 digits.

The unit place can now be filled by any of the remaining 4 digits.
So, there are 4 ways of filling the unit digit.
∴ Required number of numbers = (6X6X5X4) =720.
10. How many 3 digit even numbers can be formed with no digit repeated, by using the digits, 0,
1, 2, 3, 4 and 5?
A. 48
B. 50
C. 52
D. 56
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Numbers with 0 at unit place = 5*4*1 = 20.
Total numbers = (20+16+16) = 52.
11. The number of positive integers greater than 6000 and less than 7000 which are divisible by
5, with no digit repeated, is:
A. 28
B. 56
C. 112
D. 84
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Clearly, thousand’s digit is 6.
Number of numbers with unit digit 0 = 1*8*7*1 = 56.
Number of numbers with unit digit 5 = 1*8*7*1 = 56.
∴ Required number of numbers = (56+56) =112.
12.How many words beginning with T and ending with E can be made (with no letter repeated)
out of the letters of the word ‘TRIANGLE’?
A. 8P6
B. 720

C. 1440
D. 772
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Fixing T at the beginning and E at the end, the remaining 6 letters
can be arranged at 6 places in 6! = 720 ways.
∴ Required number of words = 720.
13. How many words can be formed from the letters of word ‘DAUGHTER’ so that the vowels
always come together?
A. 720
B. 726
C. 4320
D. None
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Take all the vowels A, U, E together and take them as one letter.
Then, the letters to be arranged are D, G, H, T, R, (AUE).
These 6 letters can be arranged at 6 places in 6! ways.
Now 3 letters A, U, E among themselves can be arranging in 3! ways.
∴ Required number of words = (6!)*(3!) = 4320.
14. How many words can be formed from the letters of word ‘LAUGHTER’ so that the vowels
are never together?
A. 4320
B. 3600
C. 40320
D. 36000
Answer: Option D.
Explanation:
Total number of words formed by using all the 8 letters at at a time = 8P8 =8! =40320.
Number of words in which vowels are never together = (40320 – 4320) = 36000
15. In how many ways can 10 books be arranged on a shelf so that a particular pair of books
shall be always together?

A. 9!
B. 2*9!
C. 8!
D. None
Answer: Option B.
Explanation:
Let us tie the 2 particular books together and treat it as one.
Then, there are 9 books in all which can be arranged among themselves in 9! ways.
Also, 2 books can be arranged among themselves in 2! ways.
∴ Required number of ways = (2*9!)
16. In how many ways can 10 books be arranged on a shelf so that a particular pair of books
shall be never together?
A. 8!
B. 9!
C. 2*9!
D. 8*9!
Answer: Option C.
Explanation:
Number of ways in which 10 books may be arranged = 10!
Number of ways in which 10 books may be arranged with 2 particular books together = (2*9!)
17. There are 6 English, 4 Arabic and 5 Chinese books.In how many ways can hey be arranged
on a shelf so as to keep all the books of the same language together?
A. 720
B. 120
C. 870
D. (6*720*24*120)
Answer : Option D
3 packets can be arranged in 3!=6 ways.
6 English books can be arranged in 6!=720 ways.
4 Arabic books can be arranged in 4!=24 ways.
5 Chinese books can be arranged in 5!=120 ways.
∴ Required number of ways=(6*720*24*120).
18. In how many ways can the word ‘PENCIL’ be arranged so that N is always next to E?

A. 1440
B. 720
C. 240
D. 120.
Answer : Option D
Keeping EN together and considering it as 1 letter,
we have to arrange 5 letters at 5 places.
This can be done in 5P5 =5! = 120 ways.
19.In how many ways can the letter of the word ‘MACHINE’ be arranged so that the vowels
may occupy only odd positions?
A. (4*7!)
B. 576
C. 288
D. None
Answer : Option B
There are 7 letters in the given word, out of which there are
3 vowels and 4 consonants. Let us mark the positions of the
letters as :
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
Now, the 3 vowels can be placed at any of the three places out of four, marked 1, 3, 5, 7.
So, the number of ways of arranging the vowels = 4P3 = 4*3*2 = 24.
Also, the 4 consonants at the remaining 4 position can be arranged in 4P4 = 24 ways.
∴ Required number of ways = (24*24) = 576.
20.In how many ways can the letter of the word ‘APPLE’ be arranged?
A. 720
B. 120
C. 60
D. 180
Answer : Option C.
There are in 5 letters in the given word, out of which there are
2 Ps , 1 A, 1 L and 1 E
∴ Required number of ways = 5!/(2!)(1!)(1!)(1!) = 60.

21.How many words can be formed using the letters A thrice, the letter B twice and the letter C
once?
A. 60
B. 120
C. 90
D. 6
Answer : Option A.
There are in 6 letters in all, out of which A is repeated thrice,
B is repeated twice and C is taken only once.
∴ Required number of words = 6!/(3!)(2!)(1!) = 60.
22.How many words can be formed by using all the letters of the word ‘ALLAHABAD’?
A. 3780
B. 1890
C. 7560
D. 9!
Answer : Option C.
There are 9 letters in all, out of which A is repeated 4 times,
L is repeated twice and rest are different.
∴ Required number of words = 9!/(4!)(2!) = 7560.
23.In how many ways 6 rings of different type can be had in 4 fingers?
A. 64
B. 46
C. 6P4
D. None
Answer : Option B.
The first ring can be worn in any of the 4 fingers.
So, there are 4 ways of wearing this ring.
Similarly, each one of the other rings may be worn in 4 ways.
∴ Required number of ways = 46

24.How many 4 digit numbers are there, when a digit may be repeated any number of times in
each number?
A. 5040
B. 9000
C. 10000
D. None
Answer : Option B.
Clearly 0 can’t be placed at the thousand’ place.So, this place can be filled in 9 ways.
Each of the hundred’s , ten’s and unit digit can be filled in 10 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers = 9*10*10*10 = 9000.
25.How many 4 digit numbers can be formed by using the digits 1,2,3,4,5,6 when a digit may be
repeated any number of times in each number?
A. 46
B. 64
C. 1440
D. None
Answer : Option B.
Each of the thousand’s, hundred’s , ten’s and unit’s place can be filled in 6 ways.
∴ Required number of numbers = 6*6*6*6 = 64.
26.In how many ways can 8 students be arranged in a row?
A. 8!
B. 7!
C. 8
D. 2*7!
Answer : Option A.
8 students may be arranged in a row in 8! ways.
27.In how many ways can 8 students be seated in a circle?
A. 8!
B. 7!

C. 8
D. 2*7!
Answer : Option B.
8 students may be arranged in a circle in 7! ways.
28.In how many ways can a party of 4 men and 4 women be seated at circular table so that no 2
women are adjacent?
A. (24*24)
B. (2*4)!
C. 144
D. 44
Answer : Option C.
4 men can be seated at the circular table such that
there is a vacant seat between every pair of men.
This can be done in 3! = 6 ways.
Now, 4 vacant seats may be occupied by 4 women in nP4 = 4! =24 ways.
29.In how many ways a committee of 5 members can be selected from 6 men and 5 ladies,
consisting of 3 men and 2 ladies?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 100
D. 200
Answer : Option D.
(3 men out of 6) and (2 ladies out of 5) can be selected in (6C3 * 5C2) = 200 ways.
30.Out of 5 men and 2 women, a committee of 3 is to be formed.In how many ways can it be
formed if at least 1 women is included in each committee?
A. 25
B. 50
C. 21
D. 32
Answer : Option A.
We may have
(i) 1 women and 2 men or (ii) 2 women and 1 man.
Required number of ways = (2C1 * 5C2) + (2C2 * 5C1) = 25.

31. A committee of 5 is to be formed out of 6 gents and 4 ladies. In how many ways can this be
done when each committee may have at the most 2 ladies?
A. 120
B. 160
C. 180
D. 186.
Answer : Option C.
We may have
(i) 1 lady out of 4 and 4 gents out of 6 or
(ii) 2 ladies out of 4 and 3 gents out of 6.
Required number of ways = (4C1 * 6C4) + (4C2 * 6C3) = 180.
32.An examination paper containing 12 questions consist of 2 parts, A and B. Part A contains 7
questions and part B contains 5 questions. A candidates is required to attempt 8 questions,
selecting at least 3 from each part.In how many ways the questions can be selected?
A. 420
B. 360
C. 720
D. 180.
Answer : Option A.
The selection can be made as under:
(i) (3 out of 7 from A) and (5 out of 5 from B) or
(ii) (4 out of 7 from A) and (4 out of 5 from B) or
(iii) (5 out of 7 from A) and (3 out of 5 from B).
Required number of ways

= (7C3 * 5C5) + (7C4 * 5C4) +(7C5 * 5C3) = 420.
33. In how many ways can 21 books on English and 19 books on Hindi be placed in a row on a
shelf so that 2 books on Hindi may not be together?
A. 770
B. 385
C. 1540
D. 399
Answer : Option C.
Explanation:

In order that two books on Hindi are never together, we must place all these books as under :
X E X E X E X…….X E X
where E denotes the position of an English book x that of Hindi book.
Since there are 2 books on English, the number of places marked x are therefore, 22.
Now, 19 places out of 22 can be chosen in
22
C9 = 22C3 =1540 ways.
34. Out of 7 consonants and 4 vowels, how many words of 3 consonants and 2 vowels can be
formed?
A. 1050
B. 330
C. 25200
D. 6300
Answer : Option C.
Explanation:
Number of ways of selecting 3 consonants out of 7 and 2 vowels out of 4.
7
C3 * 4C2 =210 ways.
Number of groups of 3 consonants and 2 vowels = 210.

Now 5 latters can be arranged among themselves in 5! = 120 ways.
35.How many diagonals are there in a decagon?
A. 10
B. 25
C. 35
D. 45
Answer : Option C.
Explanation:
Number of diagonals = 1/2 n(n-3) = 1/2 * 10 * 7 = 35.
36.A polygon has 54 diagonals. Number of sides of this polygon is?
A. 12
B. 15
C. 16
D. 9
Answer : Option A.
Explanation:

Number of sides = 1/2 * n(n-3) = 54.

⇒ n2-3n-108 = 0.
⇒ (n-12)(n+9) = 0
⇒ n = 12.
37.There are 10 points in a plane, out of which 4 points are collinear. The number of lined
obtained from the pairs of these points is?
A. 45
B. 41
C. 40
D. 39
Answer : Option C.
Explanation:
Number of lines formed by joining pairs of 10 points = 10C2 = 45.
Number of lines formed by joining pairs of 4 points = 4C2 = 6.
But, these four points being collinear give only 1 line.
∴ Required number of lines = (45-6+1) =40
38. There are 10 points in a plane, out of which 4 points are collinear. The number of triangles
formed with vertices as these points is:
A. 20
B. 120
C. 6C3
D. 116
Answer : Option D.
Explanation:
Number of triangles obtained from 10 points = 10C3 = 120.
Number of triangles obtained from 4 points = 4C3 = 4.
But, these four points being collinear give no triangle.
∴ Required number of ▲S = (120-4) =116.
39.In how many ways can a cricket eleven be selected from 17 players, in which 5 players can
bowl, each cricket team must include 2 bowlers?
A. 550
B. 1100

C. 1650
D. 2200
Answer : Option D.
Explanation:
The selection can be made as under:
( 2 bowlers out of 5) and (others out of 12)
∴ Required number of ways = 5C2 * 12C9 = 2200.
40.How many triangles can be drawn through n given points on a circle?

A. nC3
B. (6C3-n)
C. n
D. None
Answer : Option A.
Explanation:
Any 3 points on a circle are non – collinear.
∴ Required number of triangles = nC3.
Some Productive Points:

1) Maximum point of intersection for line to line .nC2
2) Maximum point of intersection for circle to circle is 2* (mC2)
3) Maximum point of intersection for circle to line is (m*n)*2
Whereas m= no. of circles
n=no. of lines
4) Common point of intersection of line to circle:
2*mC2+nC2 +2mn
Double Factorial
n!!= n(n-2)(n-4)….
For n=even then
n!!= n(n-2)(n-4)…..4.2
Example: 4!! =4(4-2)(4-4)…..4.2=0 (Answer)
For n=odd n!!= n(n-2)(n-4)…… 3.1
Example: 9!!=9(9-2)(9-4)….3.1=945 (Answer)




Chapter 08: Mathematical Inductions & Binomial Theorem

Look Exercise 8.1. The Questions are like this:
1. 1+5+9+….+(4n-3) = n(2n-1)
2. 1+3+5+….+(2n-1) = n² and so on..
-TRICK:
On the right side of equality, the formulas of Sum of series are given and to the left side of equality nth
term/General Term of series is given. In Question 1, nth term is (4n-3) and formula for sum of series is
n(2n-1)
So; an= (4n-3) & Sn = n(2n-1)

Given is a1=1, a2=5 and a3=9.
Now if you put n= 1,2 and 3 in an you will get 1,5 and 9 respectively.
a1=[4(1)-3]=1
a2=[4(2)-3]=5
a3=[4(3)-3]=9
If you put n=1 in Sn, you will get the first term as it is. S1=a1
S1= 1[2(1)-1]= 1
If you put n=2 in Sn, you will get the sum of first two terms of series. S2=a1+a2
S2= 2[2(2)-1]= 6
If you put n=3 in Sn, you will get the sum of first three terms of the series. S3= a1+a2+a3
S3= 3{2(3)-1] = 15
I hope this is clear to you. Now in MCQ’s, they will give you left side of the question and you have to
guess the right side from the options.
Example:-
1x3+2x5+3x7+…..+nx(2n+1)= ?
a) b) c)____ d)_____
Now to guess which is the right option, do following steps:
Calculate S1, S2 and S3 by S1=a1 , S2=a1+a2 , S3= a1+a2+a3

S1=3, S2= 13 , S3= 34
Now put n=1, 2 and 3 in all the given options and check for which option your answers matches with
S1, S2 and S3 you first calculated. It will be the answer. In above question option b is correct. Check
minimum 3 values by putting n. Practice it maximum.

Binomial Expression:
An algebraic expression consisting of only two terms is called a binomial expression.
For Example:
(x + y)2= x2+2xy+y2=2C0x2+2C1xy+2C2y2
Binomial Theorem:
This theorem gives a formula by which any power of a binomial expression can be expanded. It was
first given by Sir Isaac Newton.
Important Points:
1) There must be two terms or made them two.
e.g. a+b or (a+b+c) (a+(b+c))
2) Power must be positive integer. e.g. Z={0,1,2,3,….}
3) Last term of binomial theorem exists.
4) Total number of terms of binomial expansion is always one more than index. i.e. n+1
e.g.  No. of terms in (x+y)2 is 2+1
Easy Way to learn this theorem:
Words:- Power or a wali term ko mila k power pehly, a wali term ki power me se aek km or b wali
term ki power me izafa krna hae, Mtlb ye k pehli 2 laqmo ko km krna hae or tisri ko brhana hae. Or
Last pe, pehli term se 0! , Second pe 1! And so on. Divide krna hae…
In general:
(a+b)n=
Illustration:-
Let us have an example:-
(x+y)2= = (Answer)
Even Binomial Coefficient:-
If r=0,2,4,6,8…. then nCr is called even places or even binomial coefficient.
Odd Binomial Coefficient:-
If r=1, 3, 5, 7, 9… then nCr is called odd places or odd binomial coefficient.
Sum of Binomial Coefficients:-
n
C0+nC1+nC2+…+nCn=2n
Example:- Find the Sum of binomial Coefficient in the binomial expansion of (x+y)5?
Solution:- Sum of Binomial Coefficient= 25=32 (Answer)
Sum of Even Binomial Coefficients is equal to sum of odd binomial Coefficient.
n
C0+nC2+nC4+…+nCn= nC1+nC3+nC5+…+nCn-1=2n-1
Example:- Find the sum of Even Binomial Coefficients of (2x+3y)6 ?
Solution:- Sum of Even Binomial Coefficients=26-1=25=32(Answer)
Sum of all exponents in (x+y)n= n2+n
Examples:- Find the sum of all exponents of (a+x)3?
Solution:- Sum of all exponents=32+3=12 (Answer)
 The binomial coefficient of the term equidistant from the beginning and the end are equal i.e

n
Cr=nCn-r
 General term/Specific Term of (a+b)n: Tr+1=nCr an-r.br
a) Tr+1 is the (r+1)th term from beginning and (n-r+1)th term from end.
b) Value of r is one less than number of term
c) nCr is the binomial coefficient of (r+1)th term.
 rth term of (a+b)n : Tr=nCr-1.an-r+1.br-1
 nth term of (a+b)n: Tn=nCn-1.abn-1
 Last term/(n+1)th term of (a+b)n:Tn+1=bn
Middle term/s
a) The middle term in the binomial expansion of (a+b)n depends upon the value of n
b) If n is even then there is only one middle term. i.e
c) If n is odd then there are two middle terms i.e

 Coefficient of Middle terms:
a) If n is even then binomial Coefficient of middle term is nCn/2
b) If n is odd then binomial Coefficient of middle terms are nC(n-1)/2 or nC(n+1)/2
 pth term from the end in the Binomial Expansion of (a+b)n is
(n-p+1)th term from the beginning.
Properties of nCr
1) If n is even then greatest coefficient= nCn/2
2) If n is odd then greatest coefficient=nC(n-1)/2 or nC(n+1)/2
3) If 0<r<n , n,rԑN, then nCr=n/r.n-1Cr-1
4) nCr+nCr-1=n+1Cr
5) nCx=nCy x=y or x+y=n
6) If l,m are integers then sum of coefficients in the expansion of (lx+my)n is (l+m)n

CONVERGENCE OF BINOMIAL SERIES:-
Binomial Series is valid if it is convergent.
In convergent series, next term is smaller i.e we can neglect bigger terms of order x4, x5,…….
Condition:-
Binomial series converges if,
|x|<1 or -1<x<1 or x Є(-1,1)
Examples:-
1. (1+3x)-7 , Series is convergent if x=?
Applying condition,
|3x|< 1  |x|<
2. (1- x)1/2 , Series is convergent if x=?
Neglect –ve sign
| x| < 1  |x|<
3. (3+4x)-2
In this case, first take out 3 common and then check
3-2(1+ x)-2 Now, | x|< 1  |x|<
Some particular cases of expansion (1+x)n when n<0
Binomial Expansion (r+1)th term
(1+x)-1 (-1)rxr
(1+x)-2 (-1)r(r+1)xr
(1+x)-3 (-1)r xr

(1-x)-1 xr
(1-x)-2 (r+1)xr
(1-x)-3 xr
-Entry Test Type MCQ:-

Q#1: The number of terms of (a-b)17 is:
A) 2 B) 17 C) 18 (Correct) D) 20
Solution: The total terms in binomial expansion is n+1
In this case: n=17 so Total terms =17+1=18 (Answer)
Q#2: The middle term in the expansion of (x+y)30 is:
A) 13th B) 14th C) 15th D) 16th (Correct)
Solution: As we know that n=30
so middle term will be ( +1)th  =( +1)th =16th (Answer)
Q#3: The binomial coefficient of 21st term in the expansion of (a+b)23 is:
A) 1771 (Correct) B) 2891 C) 3421 D) 1563
Solution: As 21st term is asked so r=20
Using the general term formula:
Tr+1= nCr. an-r.br
T20+1= 23C20 . a23-20b20
T21= 23!/20!. 3! a3b20
T21= 23.22.21/6 a3b20
T21= 23.11.7 a3b20
T21= 1771 a3b20 (Answer)
Q#4: The total number of terms in the expansion of (1-x+x4)4 is:
A) 5 B) 15 (Correct) C)10 D) 8
Solution: As we know that:
Total number of terms in (x1+x2+…..+xr)n is n+r-1Cr-1
whereas r= no. of terms
And also for trinomial expansion total terms is
In this case:
M#1: (1-x+x4)4
As r=3 so Total number of terms 4+3-1C3-1= 6C2=15 (Answer)
M#2: Number of terms in trinomial expansion= = =15 (Ans)
Q#5: The 6th term from the end in the expansion is:
A) 16x B) 77x C) D) (Correct)

Solution: The pth term from the end in the expansion is (n-p+1)th term from beginning.
so (11-5+1)th 7thso r=6
Now. Using the general term formula:
T6+1 =11C6
T6+1 =11C6
T6+1 =11!/5!.6!
T6+1 =11.10.9.8.7.6!/5.4.3.2.1.6!
T6+1 =11.3.2.7
T6+1 =11.7
T6+1 = (Answer)
Q#6: The coefficient of the term involving x5 in the expansion of
B) -15309 C) -15309/8(Correct) D) 15309/8
? A) 15309
Explanation:
Trick:
The coefficient of the term involving xm in the expansion of (xp+(a/xq))n is Tr+1=nCr an-r.br whereas
r=
Apply the trick: r= = 5

So T5+1= 10C5 (x2)10-5.(-3/x2)5= -15309/8 (Answer)
Q#7: The term free from Z in the expansion of is:
A) 5/4 B) ¼ C) 9/4 D) 4/5

Explanation:
Trick:
The coefficient of the term involving xm in the expansion of (xp+(a/xq))n is Tr+1=nCr an-r.br whereas
r=
Here in this case m=0 as independent term/term free from variable/constant term contain x0 always so
that:
r= =
T2+1= 10C2 (z/3)4.(3/2z2)2 =5/4 (Answer)

Q#8: The term free from t in (4t+5/t)8 is?

Explanation:
Using trick: r= np/p+q r= 1(8)/1+1 4
so Tr+1= T5  5th term (Answer)
Q#9: Total number of terms in the expansion of (x+z)50+(x-z)50 are?
Explanation:
Trick: Total terms of (x+y)n+(x-y)n are:
1) If n=odd then total terms are (n+1)/2
2) If n=even then total terms are (n/2)+1
In this case: (50/2)+1= 26 (Answer)
Q#10:The coefficient of x5 in the expansion of (1+x2) (1+x)4 is?
Explanation:
Using binomial theorem on (1+x)4
=(1+x2)(1+4x+6x2+4x3+x4)
=1+4x+7x2+8x3+4x5+x6
So coefficient of x5 is 4 (Answer)
Q#11:
The coefficient of terms x100 in the expansion of (1-x)-3 is?
Explanation:
Using the formulas:
(r+1)th term of (1-x)-3 is 
Q#12:
If the coefficient of (2r+4)th and (r-2)th term in the expansion of (1+x)18 are equal?
Explanation:
Using the property”
nCx=nCy  n=x+y
so: 2r-3+r-3=183r=18r=6 (Answer)
Q#13:The sum of coefficient of last 3 last term in the expansion of (8-3x)1/2?
Explanation: The last term of the binomial series does not exist so can’t be determined.
Q#14: If the coefficient of x2 and x3 in the expansion of (3+ax)9 are same then a=?
Explanation:
Using the formula:
Tr+1= nCr. an-rbr
Tr+1= 9Cr (3)9-r(ax)r
For x2 T3= 78732(ax)2
For x3 T4=61236(ax)3
As the coefficient are equal so that:
78732(ax)2=61236(ax)3
 a= 9/7 (Answer)

Q#15:The greatest positive integer divides 11n-10n-1 is?

Explanation:
Put n=1 it gives the notation n=0
Put n=2 it gives the 112-10(2)-1= 121-20-1=121-21=100
which means greatest integer is 100.. (Answer)
Q#16:
If S(n)= n2-n+41 is a proposition then which of the following is not prime A) S(1) B) S(1) and S(10)
C) S(10) D) S(41)
Explanation:
On putting the value of n from the given options and satisfies the condition.
so option D is satisfying.
S(41)= (41)2-(41)(41)
S(41)=412=1681
As we know that prime number is one which has at most 2 divisor i.e itself and 1.
In this case there are three divisor of 1681 i.e 1681 ,41 and 1 (Answer)
Q#17:
If a3+b3+c3+….+(2n-1)3=n2(2n2-1) then value of (a,b,c)=?
Explanation:
Put n=1 in both (2n-1)3 and n2(2n2-1) and get the answer.
As in this case (2(1)-1)3=1 so n2(2n2-1) is also 1
Put n=2 in both notation so:
(2(2)-1)3=27 so n2(2n2-1)=1+27=28
Put n=3 in both notation so:
(2(3)-1)3=125 so n2(2n2-1)=1+27+125=153
so (1,27,125)= (a3,b3,c3)
taking cube root on both sides so:
(1,3,5)=(a,b,c) (Answer)

Chapter 09-14: TRIGONOMETRY

PUT AND CHECK TRICK:-
Suppose you have to solve an identity or any trigonometric equation but you don’t remember the
formula then there is a very easy method to guess the correct answer.
Just put any value from the domain of a trigonometric function in the question, you will get some
value (Note that). Now put the same value in all the given options and check for which option your
answer matches. It will be the answer.
Example:-
2sinθ =?
a. cos 3θ b. sin 3θ c. tan 3θ d. cot 3θ
Now put θ=30° in 2sinθ =2sin30°=2(1/2)= 1 Note it.
Now put θ=30° in all options
Cos3θ =cos3(30°)=cos90°= 0
sin3θ =sin3(30°)=sin90°= 1
tan3θ =sin3θ /cos3θ =1/0=Undefined
cot3θ =cos3θ /sin3θ =0/1=0
So, right option is b. 2sinθ =sin3θ
Note:
This trick is very helpful. Especially in 9.3, 9.4 and 10.3, 10.4 also in chapter 13, 14. Where a long
equation come to solve practice it. But remember the domain and try it that a function should not
become undefined as tan90 and cot0 etc. Otherwise if in equation there come only sine and cos
functions, solutions with 90, 0 is easier. Practice it maximum.
SOME USEFUL RESULTS TO REMEMBER:-
1. tan x + tan(180-x) = 0
2. cot x + cot(180-x) = 0
3. sin x – sin(180-x) = 0
4. cos x – sin(90-x) = 0
5. sin x – cos (90-x) = 0

6. cos x + cos(180-x) = 0
7. sin²α+cos²β=1 if α+β= 90°
8. sin nπ = 0
9. cos nπ= (-1)n n Є Z
10. sin(2n+1) = (-1)n
11. cos(2n+1) = 0
12. tan nπ= 0
13. cot nπ= ∞
14. tan(2n+1) = ∞
15. cot(2n+1) = 0

SHORTCUT TO FIND DOMAIN, RANGE, PERIOD & Frequency
Let,
Y = A (Trigonometric Function) Bx+C ------------------------------- (1)
Then,
Domain =
Range = A (Range of Function)
Period =
Frequency =
Phase shift=
e.g.,
y = 3 sin 4x+9
Comparing it with eq. 1,
A=3, B=4, C=9
We know the Domain of sinx is R(All real numbers), Range is [-1,1] and Period is 2π. So, for
y=3sin4x
Domain = =R
Range = 3 [-1,1] = [-3,3]
Period = =
Frequency = =
Phase Shift= -9/4

Quick Guessing Points for the Period of any function:
Constant Function is a function with no fundamental period.

e.g; 1 has no period.
If f(x) is periodic with period T, then 1/f(x) and are also periodic with the same period.
e.g; has π as period.
sinx, cosx, secx, and cosecx are periodic functions with period 2π.
tanx and cotx are periodic functions with period π.
|sinx|,|cosx|,|secx|,|cscx|,|cotx| and |tanx| are periodic functions with period π.
Sinnx, cosnx, secnx and csecnx are periodic function with period 2π when n is odd and π when n
is even.
tannx and cotnx are periodic functions with period π.
Range of Function of type af(x)+b if f(x) is a trigonometric Function.
asinx+b=[b-a,b+a]
e.g range of 2sinx+5 is [5-2,5+2]=> [3,7]
acosx+b= [b-a,b+a]
atanx+b= (-∞,∞)
acotx+b= (-∞,∞)
asecx+b= (-∞,b-a]U[a+b,+∞)
e.g 2secx+9= (-∞,7]U[11,+∞)
acsecx+b=(-∞,b-a]U[a+b,+∞)

Range of sin2x, cos2x, tan2x, sec2x, csec2x and cot2x can be got by eliminating negative portion of
range of function without square.
e.g sin2x has range [-1,1] now eliminate the negative part of range of trigonometric function and get
the real range of sin2x=[1].
Tricks on Clock Related Problems:
1)
An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how many degrees will the hour
hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?
(a) 144 (b)150
(c) 168 (d)180
Sol - 8 o'click in morning - 2 o'clock = 6 hours.
In 1 minute, an hour hand covers 1/2 degree and 1 hour = 60 minute. So, an hour hand will
cover (1/2) x 60 = 30 degrees in 1 hour. In total, we have to find the degrees movement of an Hour
clock in 6 hour so, it should be :

30 x 6= 180
(2) How many times are the hands of a clock at right angle in a day?
(a)22 (b) 24
(c)44 (d) 48
Sol - In 12 hours, they are at right angles 22 times so in 24 hours, they will at right angle at 44 times.
(3) How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?
(a) 22 (b)24
(c) 44 (d) 48
Sol- Have a look on above show data, it is clearly written than hands of a clock overlap each other 22
times in a day so the answer will be 22.
(4) A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through:
(a) 145 degrees (b) 150 degrees
(c)155 degrees (d)160 degrees
Sol- 10 minutes past 5 means: 5: 10. It can also be said that it is 5 hours and 10 minutes.
For Minute Hand
(i) 1 min = 1/2 degree so 10 min = 5 degrees
(ii) 1 hour = 60 minute = 30 degree
(iii) 5 hour = 5 x 30 degree = 150 degree
But we have to find degree subtended by 5 Hours and 10 Minutes = 150 + 5 = 155 degrees
(5) The angle between the minute hand and the other hour hand of a clock when the time is 8:30 is
(a) 80 degrees (b) 75 degrees
(c) 60 degrees (d) 105 degrees
Sol - In this kind of question, use the formula which has been written above.
Degree required = (11/2) *30 - 30*8
= 15*11 - 240

=165 -240
= 75 degree
Note - Here please note that, you can get answer in negative form but never consider negative answer
because it applies mod value
Maximum and Minimum Value of special case:

acosx+bsinx+c
Maximum value: c+
Minimum value: c -
 Maximum value of acosx+bsinx-c =
-Maximum and Minimum values of trigonometric expressions.

Type -1
Example - (1) Find the maximum and Minimum Value of 3 sin 2x + 4 cos 2x
Sol- Here the 4> 3 so
 Maximum Value = 4
 Minimum Value = 3
Example - (2) Find the maximum and Minimum Value of 5 sin 2x + 3 cos 2x
Sol - Here 5>3
 Maximum Value = 5
 Minimum Value = 3
Type -2
Example - (1) Find the Maximum and Minimum Value of 3 sin x + 4 cos x
Sol- If you find the question of this kind, apply the above formulae.
 Maximum Value = √ 9 + 16 = √ 25 = 5
 Minimum Value = - √ 9 + 16 = - √ 25 = - 5
(2) Find the Maximum and Minimum Value of 3 sin x + 2 cos x
Sol- If you find the question of this kind, apply the above formulae.

 Maximum Value = √ 9 + 4 = √ 13
 Minimum Value = - √ 9 + 4 = - √ 13
Type-3
In case of sec2x, cosec2x, cot2x and tan2x, we cannot find the maximum value because they can have
infinity as their maximum value. So in question containing these trigonometric identities, you will be
asked to find the minimum values only. The typical question forms are listed below:
Example- (1) Find the Minimum value of 3 sin 2x + 4 cosec 2x
sol - this equation is a typical example of our type-3 so apply the formula 2√ab so,
 Minimum Value = 2√ 3 x 4= 2√ 12
Example (2) Find the Minimum value of 9 cos 2x + 2 sec 2x

 Minimum Value = 2√ 9 x 2= 2√ 18
Example (3) -Find the Minimum value of 8 tan 2x + 7 cot 2x

 Minimum Value = 2√ 8 x 7= 2√ 56
Type-4
In this type, we will give you the explanation of question which are different from type-1, type-2 and
type-3. If you find this kind of questions, you will have to convert these questions into type-1,2 or 3
by using trigonometric formulas
Example - Find the Minimum Value of Sec 2x + cosec 2x
Sol - 1 + tan 2x + cosec 2x -------------------------------------------- (Sec 2x = 1 + tan 2x)
= 1+ tan 2x + 1 + cot 2x ------------------------------------------------ (cosec 2x = 1 + cot 2x )

=2 + tan 2x + cot 2x---------------------------------------------------apply type-3 formula
=2 + 2 √ 1 x 1
=2+2
=4 (Answer)
Important Notes & Short Tricks on Height & Distance
Angle of Elevation: Let AB be a tower/pillar/shell/minar/pole etc.) standing at any point C on the

level ground is viewing at A.
The angle, which the line AC makes with the horizontal line BC is called angle of elevation .so angle
ACB is angle of elevation.
Angle of Depression: If observer is at Q and is viewing an object R on the ground, then angle
between PQ and QR is the angle of depression .so angle PQR is angle of depression.

Numerically angle of elevation is equal to the angle of depression.
Both the angles are measured with the horizontal.
1. The thread of a kite is 120 m long and it is making 30° angular elevation with the ground
.What is the height of the kite?
Solution:
Sin 30° = h/120
1/2 = h/120
facebook.com/MandECAT h = 60m
2. A tree bent by the wind .The top of the tree meets the ground at an angle of 60°.If the
distance between the top of the foot be 8 m then what was the height of the tree?
Solution:
tan 60° = x/8
√3 = x/8
x = 8 √3
y cos 60° = 8/y
1/2 = 8/y
y = 16
therefore height of the tree = x+y
facebook.com/groups/EcatPrepration = 8√3+16
= 8(√3+2)

3. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point on the ground is 30°. On walking
100m towards the tower the angle of elevation changes to 60°. Find the height of the
tower.
Solution:
In right triangle ABD,
tan 60° = h/x

By short trick:
d = h (cot Ɵ1 - cot Ɵ2)

√3 x = h
h = 100/(√3-1/√3) = 100*√3/2 =
x = h/√3 50√3
Again , in right triangle ABC , Ɵ1 = small angle
tan 30 = h/x+100 Ɵ2 = large angle
1/√3 = h/x+100 d = distance between two places
√3 h = x+100 h = height
√3 h = h/√3 + 100
√3 h – h/√3 =100
3 h - h/√3 =100
2 h = 100√3
h = 50√3

4. From the top of a temple near a river the angles of depression of both the banks of river
are 45° & 30°. If the height of the temple is 100 m then find out the width of the river.
Solution:
tan 45° = AB/BD
1 = 100/BD
BD = 100
tan 30 ° = AB/BC
1/√3 = 100/BC
BC = 100 √3
Width of the river , CD = BC - BD = 100 (√3-1)
When height of tower is 1 m then width of river is √3-1
Since height of tower is 100 m
Therefore ,
Width of river is 100(√3-1)m
By short trick:
Same formula can be used in this question too i.e.
d= h (cot Ɵ1 - cot Ɵ2)


5. The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point is 30 °. On walking 40 m towards
the tower the angle changes to 45°.Find the height of the tower?
Solution:
tan 45° = AB/BD
1 = AB/1
Therefore AB = 1
tan 30° = AB/BC =>1/√3 = 1/BC
therefore BC= √3
Now CD =√3-1 m and height of tower is 1 m
1 m = 1/√3-1
Therefore 40 m = 1/√3-1.40 = 40/√3-1
= 20 (√3+1)m
By trick:
40 = h(√3-1)
H = 40/(√3-1) = 20 (√3+1)m

Here are some ratio figure which you have to remember
Important short tricks are :
Note: only when the sum of angle i.e

Some Important questions are as follows:
Example 1: The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 500 m from its foot is 30°.
The height of tower is:
(a)
(b)
(c) 500

(d)
Ans. (d)
Short trick:
Solve it with ratio, as the angle of elevation is 30° then ratio between P: B: H is 1:√3:2 so √3= 500
then 1= 500/√3 and height is equal to
Example 2: The banks of a river are parallel. A swimmer starts from a point on one of the banks and
swims in a straight line inclined to the bank at 450 and reaches the opposite bank at a point 20 m from
the point opposite to the starting point. The breadth of the river is :
(a) 20 m
(b) 28.28 m
(c) 14.14 m
(d) 40 m
Ans. (c) 14.14 m
Solution:
Let A be the starting point and B, the end point of the swimmer. Then AB = 20m &

Short Method;
AS the angle of elevation is 45° then the ratio of P: B : H i.e. 1:1:√2
here √2 =20 then 1 =20/√2
Question 3: A man from the top a 50m high tower, sees a car moving towards the tower at an angle of
depression of 300. After some time, the angle of depression becomes 600. The distance (in m) travelled
by the car during this time is –
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Ans. (c)
Solution:
AB = AC – BC

Example 4:A person standing on the bank of a river observes that the angle of elevation of the top of a
tree on the opposite side of the bank is 600. When he moves 50m away from the bank, the angle of
elevation becomes 300. The height of the tree and width of river respectively are :
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d) None of these
Answer: c)
Solution:
Ratio value original value

Height of the tree= h (ratio value = )=
and width of the river = x (ratio value = 1) = 25 m
Example 5: From the top of a pillar of height 80 m the angle of elevation and depression of the top
and bottom of another pillar are 300 and 450respectively. The height of second pillar (in metre) is:
(a) m
(b)
(c)
(d)
Answer: (c)
Solution:
Let AB and CD are pillars.
Let DE = h

In
Required height
If α+β=900
1) sinα=cos β
2) cosα=sinβ
3) tanα=cotβ
4) cotα=tanβ
5) secα=cosecβ
6) cosecα=secβ
Important Points:
If α+β=900
1) sinα/cos β= cosα/sinβ=1
2) tanα/cotβ=cotα/tanβ= 1
3) secα/cosecβ= cosecα/secβ=1
Results:
If A+B+C=π, then:
1) tanA+tanB+tanC=tanA.tanB.tanC
2) cotA.cotB+cotB.cotC+cotC.cotA=1

3)
4)
-Domains of trigonometric Function:
Function Domain
Y=sinx R
Y=cosx R
Y=tanx R-{(2n+1)π/2 , nԑZ}
Y=cotx R-{nπ; nԑZ}
Y=secx R-{(2n+1)π/2 , nԑZ}
Y=cosecx
-Domain of Identities:
R-{nπ ; nԑZ}
Identity Domain
Sin2x+cos2x=1 R
1+tan2x=sec2x R-{(2n+1)π/2 , nԑZ}
1+cot2x=cosec2x R-{nπ; nԑZ}
-Domain of Reciprocal:
Function Domain
Y= R-{(2n+1)π/2 , nԑZ}
Y= R-{nπ ; nԑZ}
Y= x≠ , nԑZ

-Application of Trigonometry:
Types of triangles:
Name of triangle Sides Angles
Scalene 3 sides are different 3 angles are different
Isosceles 2 sides are same 2 angles are same
Equilateral 3 sides are same 3 angles are same
Obtuse May be scalene or 1 angle obtuse

isosceles but not
equilateral
Right May be scalene or 1 angle is 90*

isosceles but not
equilateral
Oblique May be scalene or
isosceles but not
No angle of 90*
equilateral
Acute May be scalene, isosceles 3 angles are acute(less

or equilateral than 90*)
Types of Angles:
1) Acute angle (Less than 900)
2) Obtuse angle (greater than 900)
3) Straight angle (1800)
4) Reflex angle (3600)
5) Right angle (900)
6) Complementary angle (Sum of two angles is 900)
7) Supplementary angle (sum of two angles is 1800)
Trigonometric Triplets Trick:
1) If Hypotenuse is an odd number then follow the following method.

For Example: Let us have number “9”
Step#1: Square it first of all i.e 92=81
Step#2: Now divide 81/2 which is 40.5
Step#3: Now add and subtract 0.5 to 40.5 i.e:

 40.5-0.5=40
 40.5+0.5=41
So, the triplets are 9,40, 41
2) If hypotenuse is an even number then follow the following method:

For Example: Let us have number “8”
Step#1: Divide the number by 2 i.e 8/2 =4
Step#2:Now square it. i.e; 42=16
Step#3: Now add and subtract 1 from it. i.e;
 16-1=15
 16+1=17
So, the triplets are 4,15,17.

Graph of Trigonometric Functions:
-Domain and Range of Trigonometric function:

-Domain & Range of Inverse trigonometric Function:

TRICK FOR GUESSING THE RELATIONS OF EXERCISE 12.8
There are so many relations in exercise 12.8 and it is not possible to memorize all of them for the
mcq’s. But with the following trick it is very easy to guess the relation.
If a relation comes in mcq and you have to guess, then first assume that the relation is for equilateral
triangle.
Cram the following values.
1. α + β + r = 60° (As it is equilateral triangle)
2. s =
3. Δ = a²
4. r =
5. R =
6. r1 = r2 = r3 = a
Now, whatever the relation is, you can easily answer.
Example:-
r:R:r1=?
Put the values from above
: : a
Multiply by 2
a : 2a : 3a
a will be cancelled
1:2:3
So, r : R : r1 = 1 : 2 : 3
Practice this on all questions of 12.8

Important Points:
-Important Results:
1) When two sides and the angle opposite to one of them are given;
In this case, either no triangle or one triangle or two triangles are possible. For this reason, it is called
ambiguous case.
Let b, c and B are given:
i) When B is acute and b<c sinB , no triangle is formed.
ii) When B is acute and b=c sinB, then only one triangle is formed which is right triangle.
iii) When B is acute and b>c sin B, then two triangles are formed if b<c and only one triangle is
possible iff b≥c.
iv) When B is obtuse, there is no triangle iff b<c and only one triangle iff b>c.
Remarks:
1) The mid point of the hypotenuse of the right angle triangle is equidistant from the three vertices of
triangle.
2) In a right angle triangle, the orthocenter coincides with vertex containing the right angle.
3) In a right triangle, the mid point of the hypotenuse is the circum center of the triangle.
4) Point of congruency of three altitude is orthocenter of triangle.
5) Point of congruency of three median is called centroid triangle.

Important points:
1)
2) 2S=a+b+c
3) r:R:r1:r2:r3=1:2:3:3:3 (For Equilateral Triangle)
4) r1r2+r2r3+r3r1= s2
5) rr1r2r3=∆2
6) r1+r2+r3-r=4R
7) r1r2r3=rs2
8) r=R/2 (For equilateral triangle)
9) cosA/a= cosB/b =cosC/c (forms an equilateral triangle)
How to convert the radian into degree.

Example: 2π/3 radian into degree?
Solution: As we know that 1 rad= 180/π
so: 2π/3 * 180/π = 120*
How to convert degree into radian:
Example: 54*45’ into radian
Solution:
As we know that 1*=60’
so (54 . 45/60)*= (54.3/4)*= (219/4)*
As we know that 1*=π/180
so; (219/4) (π/180)
=219π/720
= 0.955 (Answer)

Properties of Triangle:




Some Trigonometric Tricks:



Trick to find the Numerical value of trigonometric series:

Q#1:
sin1*. Sin2*. Sin3*…….. sin270=?
A) -1
B) 0 (Correct)
C) 1
D) None of these
Solution:
As we know that:
sin180*=0
The value of expression is 0. (Answer)
Q#2:
sin21*+ sin22*+…….+ sin289=?
Solution:
Trick: (Last angle/1st angle)= Product/2 = Answer
In this case;
89/1= 89/2= 44 ½ (Answer)
Q#3:
cos25+cos210+….. cos290=?
Solution:
Using the trick: (Last angle/1st angle)= Product/2= Answer.
In this case:
As cos290=0
so: cos25+…..+cos285=?
Now; 85/5= 17/2= 8 ½ (Answer)
Q#4:
The value of tan5*. Tan10*….tan85*=?
Solution:
As we know that:
tanα=cotβ when α+β=90*
so that:
tan5=cot85
tan10= cot80
….
so that tan45 is one which can’t be paired with anyone so that tan45*=1 (Answer)..
Q#5:
sinπ/9 . sin2π/9 .sinπ/3 .sin4π/9=?
A) ¾ B) 3/5 C) 3/17 D) 3/16 ( Correct)
Solution:
~Trick:
(Only, if one value is known)

Step#1: (Trigonometric value of angle)= P

Step#2: Take the square of its numerator.
Step#3: Take the power of denominator to the number of angles involve in the notation.
Using the trick:
S#1: sin60=
S#2: Squaring the numerator i.e )2
S#3: Take the denominator power as the number of angles in notation are 4 so: (2)4=16
Final result is 3/16 (Answer)
Q#6:
cos20.cos40. cos60.cos80=?
Solution:
As we know that cos60=1/2
so using the trick:
= (1)2/24 = 1/16 (Answer)
Q#7: sin10.sin30.sin50.sin70=?
Solution: As we know that: sin30=1/2
So using the trick:
= (1)2/24=1/16 (Answer)
Q#8:
cos20.cos40.cos80=?
Solution:
There is a type where the exact angle is not mentioned in the question so in that case we make it by
adding any two angles whose sum is known value. If the sum is from 30, 60, 90 etc. then take the 1/2n
for final value whereas n=no. of angles involve in notation.
In this case; 20+40=60 so ½3=1/8 (Answer)
Q#9:
cosπ/5.cos2π/5.cos3π/5. Cos4π/5=?
Solution:
As 2π/5+ 3π/5= 5π/5= π
As we know that no. of angles in the notation are 4 so 1/24=1/16 (Answer).

Some Basic Trigonometric Formulas:












-Range of Modulus of trigonometric function:
Ranges of: |sinx|≤1 , |cosx|≤1 , |secx|≥1 and |cscx|≥1

-Period of special cases:
The period of: 1 )|sinx|+|cosx|=π/2
2) |tanx|+|cotx|=π/2
3)|secx|+|cscx|=π/2








Some Important Points
r r1 r2 r3
r=∆/S r1= ∆/S-a r2= ∆/S-b r3= ∆/S-c
r=(s-a) tan r1=s tan r2=s tan R3=s tan

=(s-b) tan
=(s-c) tan
r= r1= r2= r3=
r=
r=
R= r1= r2= r3=

4Rsin sin sin 4Rsin cos cos 4Rcos sin sin 4Rcos cos sin
Projection Law:
In any ∆ABC,
i) a=bcosB+c cosB
ii) b=acosC+c cosA
iii) c=acosB+bcosA
-Some Important Formulas:
If θ is in restricted domain of corresponding trigonometric function then:
1-
a) arc sin(sinx)=x
b) arc cos(cosx)=x
c) arc tan (tanx)=x
d) arc cot (cotx)=x
e) arc sec (secx)=x
f) arc csec (csecx)=x
If x is in domain of corresponding inverse trigonometric function then:
2-
a) sin(arc sinx)=x

b) cos (arc cosx)=x

c) tan (arc tanx)=x
d) cot (arc cotx)=x
e) sec (arc secx)=x
f) csec (arc csecx)=x
3-
a) arc sin(-x)= -arcsinx
b) arc cos(-x)= π-arc cosx
c) arc tan(-x)= -arc tanx
d) arc cot(-x)= π-arc cotx
e) arc sec(-x)= π- arc secx
f) arc csec(-x)= -csec x
4-
a) arc cosec(x)= arc sin(1/x) , x≥1 or x≤-1
b) arc sec(x)= arc cos (1/x), x≥1 or x≤-1
c) arc cot(x)=
5-
a) arc sinx+ arc cosx= π/2
b) arc secx+ arc csecx=π/2
c) arc tanx+ arc cotx=π/2
Some useful General Solutions:
Trigonometric Equation General Solution
sinx=0 x=nπ , nԑI
cosx=0 x=(2n+1)π/2 , nԑI
tanx=0 X=nπ, n ԑI
asinx+bcosx=c
Note : If x=nπ+α±β, n I
|c|≤ is not satisfied then Where cosα=
no real solution exists
sinα=
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Some Important Hints for solving Trigonometric Equations.

1) Squaring should be avoided as far as possible if square is done then check for extra solutions.
For example, consider equation sinx+cosx=1 on squaring we get sin2x+cos2x+2sinx.cosx=1
sin2x=1x=nπ/2, n=0,±1,±2,…
The value of angle x are x=π and x=3π/2 don’t satisfy the given equation. So we get extra solution.
Thus if squaring is done must verify each of the solution.
2) Never cancel a common factor containing “x” from both sides of an equation.
For example, consider an equation tanx=√2sinx which is not equivalent to the given equation as the
solutions obtained by sinx=0 are lost. Thus, instead of dividing an equation by a common factor take
this factor out as a common factor from all the terms of the equation.
3) Make sure that the answer should not contain any value of unknown “x” which makes any of terms
undefined.
4) If tanx and secx is involved in the equation , x should not be a multiple of π/2.
5) All the solutions should satisfy the given equation and lie the domain of the variable in the given
condition.
Some Important Points:
1 right angle= 90*
1*= 60’
1’= 60’’
Measurement of angles:
There are three systems for measurement of an angle.

1) Sexagesimal System or English System:
In this system angle is measured in degrees, minutes and seconds
Note: If we divide the circumference of a circle into 360* equal parts the angle subtended at the center
by each part of circle is one degree angle.
One complete rotation anticlockwise= 360*
½ rotation anticlockwise= 180*
¼ rotation anticlockwise= 90*
2) Centesimal or French system:
In this system angle is measured in grades , minutes and seconds.
One rotation= 400 g
½ rotation= 200g
1 right angle= 100g
1g= 100’

3) Radian or Circular measure:

A radian is angle subtended at the center of circle whose length is equal to the radius of circle.
Note :
Radian is unit to measure angle and it should not be interrupted that π stands for 180* and π is a real
number whereas π* stands for 180*
Remember: π=180*=200g
1’=100’’
Note:
1’ of centesimal system≠1’ of sexagesimal
1’’ of centesimal system≠ 1’’ of sexagesimal
Relation between different system of measurement or measurement
of angles
1*=10/9 grades
1g= 9/10 degree
1*=π/180 radian= 0.01745 radian
1 radian= 180/π=57.295*
Thus if the measure of an angle in degree , grades and radians be F.G and θ respectively.
D/180= G/200=θ/π
Relation between sides and interior angles of a regular polygon.
Sum of interior angles of polygon of n sides:
=(n-2)*180
Each interior angle of regular polygon of n sides:
=(n-2)/n * 180
 θ=l/r or l=rθ
 Area of sector=A= ½ r2θ= ½ rl
 Perimeter of sector= (2r+l)
Coterminal angles :
The angles whose initial and terminal sides are same are called coterminal angles. i.e
θ,θ+2π,…. Are coterminal.
General Angles:
θ+2kπ, belongs to integers. Is called general angle.
Quadrant Angle:
If the terminal side of an angle fall on x-axis or y-axis is called quadrant angle.
i.e 0, 90,180,270,360.
 Trigonometric equation contains at least one trigonometric function
 Trigonometric function are periodic
 A trigonometric equation has infinite solutions
 To solve a trigonometric equation , firstly we find the solution over the interval which is period.
Remember that:

1) sin-1x≠(sinx)-1
2) cos-1x≠(cosx)-1
3) tan-1x≠(tanx)-1
Some important results:
For 1st quadrant: θ=θr
For 2nd quadrant: θ=180-θr
For 3rd quadrant: θ=180+θr
For 4th quadrant: θ=360-θr
 Graphical approach
A function is invertible if and only if no horizontal line intersects its graph more than once.
Note#1: The least numerical value among all the values of angle whose sine is x is called principal
vale of arc sinx
Note#2: i) sin-1x =arc
ii) Graph of y=arcsinx is obtained by reflecting the restricted portion of graph of y=sinx about y=x


CHAPTER 01: FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS

A function gives an output for a unique input. If there is more than one output for one input then there
will be no function. e.g., y=4x is a function but y²=4x is not a function.
VERTICAL LINE TEST:
This test is used to test that whether the given graph is of function or not. Graphically, if we draw a
straight vertical line on the graph and it intersects a curve at one point only then that curve will be
showing function. If there are more than one intersection points then the curve will not represent the
function. You can say it a relation but not a function.

TRICK FOR GUESSING INTO & ONTO FUNCTION:
Every polynomial function having degree an odd number is a ONTO function.

Every polynomial function having degree an even number is a INTO function.
e.g.,
y=x3+x+1 is a ONTO function
y=x4+x3 is a INTO function
CONCEPT OF INTERVALS:
An interval is a connected portion of the real line. If the endpoints a and b are finite and are included,
the interval is called closed and is denoted [a,b]. If the endpoints are not included, the interval is called
open and denoted (a,b). If one endpoint is included but not the other, the interval is denoted [a,b) or
(a,b] and is called a half-closed (or half-open interval).

Now, we look at the concept of Domain, Co-Domain and Range.
DOMAIN, CO-DOMAIN and RANGE
Understand the following image

There are many functions given in chapter 1. You have to determine their domains and ranges. For few
functions, it is very easy but for few functions it is very difficult task.
For few functions there are some tricks to find Domain & Range which we have discussed below.
DOMAIN:
Whatever the function is, check for two things:
Fraction
Square Root
If fraction or square root is not present, then the domain of the function will be R (All real numbers).
But if Fraction or square root is present, then domain will not be R. It will be changed.
Examples:-
y= X²+4
y= x3-x²+5x
In above two functions, whatever you put in place of x, you will get some definite value. Hence the
domain of above two functions is R.
y=
In case of fractions, you have to see that for which value of x, you are getting 0 in the denominator.
Subtract this value from R. It will be your domain. e.g. If I put x=1 in above function then
denominator will become 2(1)-2=0 and hence our function will be undefined. So, I cannot put x=0. I
can put everything except 0 and function will give some definite value. S, the domain of above
function becomes:
Domain: {R-0}
y=
In case of square root function, you have to check for which value of variable, you are getting –ve sign
in square root as it yields iota. Those values of variable, for which we get iota, will not be included in
the domain.

Some Rules related to Domain of f(x).
f(x)/g(x) is defined when g(x)≠0

e.g To find domain of the function y= x2-16/x-4
so x-4≠0  x≠4 So Domain is R-{4}.
is defined when f(x)≥0
e.g To find the domain of function y=
x+1≥0  x≥-1 so Domain is [-1,∞)
is defined when f(x)>0
e.g To find the domain of function y=

x+1>0  x>-1 so Domain is (-1,∞)
X2>a2  x<-a and x>a ,e.g.
To find the domain of function y=
x2-4≥0  x2≥4  x≤-2 and x≥2
X2<a2  -a<x<a ,e.g.
To find the domain of function y=
4-x2≥ 0 x2≤4  -2≤x≤2 (Answer)
Rule for Finding range of a function:

1) If (x)=ax+b then range is R .e.g. when f(x)=2x-5, Ran (f)=R
2) To find the range of expressions under the square root we find the least and greatest values of y for
values of x in the domain. e.g.
when f(x)= , Dom(f)= [1,∞), Range (f)= [0,∞)
Graph of functions:
1) The graph of linear function is straight line.

2) The graph of identity function is a straight line passing through origin and inclined at angle of 45*
with x-axis.
3) The graph of constant function is a straight line parallel to x-axis.
4) The graph of quadratic function is a parabola.
5) The graph of an even function is symmetric about y-axis.
6) The graph of an odd function is symmetric about origin.
 Modulus function is also type of linear function
 Constant function is always even function
 Identity function is also type of linear function.

-Important Results:
As we know that:
f(x)= 
1) When Limx0+ =1
2) When Limx0- =-1
3) When Lim x0 =does not exist
For f(x)=
1) Limx0- =-1
2) Limx0+ =1
-Vertical Asymptotoes:
1) Limxa- f(x)=-∞
2) Limxa+ f(x)=+∞
Important Results to remember:

Trigonometric limits:
If x is in radian and 0<|x|< π/2 , then:
1) =1
2) =1
3)
4)
5) =1
6) =1
7) =0
8) =0
9)

Exponential and Logarithmic Limits:
1) logea , a>0
2) =1
3)
4)
5)
6) loge(a/b)
Limit at Infinity:
1) =0
2)
3)
4)
5) =0
Some Special Types of Functions:

1) Modulus or absolute value function:
y= f(x)= |x| As we know that |-3|=3
Here we have to well know about:
|x|
e.g: |x-a| 
Range: [0,∞)
Domain = R
2) Greatest value function or floor value function:
y=[x]
Concept: if[5]=5
[5.99]=5
[6.99]=6
Here we draw Number line system and evaluate the left side value of respective decimal as in above
case [5.99] we select the closest left side value of 5.99 which is 5 and in case of [5] we remain the
value unchanged.
More Examples:
[-1.5]=-2

[-0.5]=-1
[2.5]=-3
[0.01]=0 etc..
3) Least value function:
In this case, we select the right side value of number from number line system.
As =6
=4 etc
-Asymptotes in case of rational function.
Let f(x)=
1) If n<m then the x-axis is horizontal asymptotes.
2) If n=m then the horizontal asymptotes is y=a/b
3) If n>m then there is no horizontal asymptotes (There is a slant diagonal or oblique asymptotes)
Example#1:
f(x)=
Then asymptotes will be as m=n so: 4/2=2
Example#2:
f(x)=
If n<m then so y=0 (Answer)
Example#3:
f(x)=
If n>m so y=3x+3 after division so (Slant asymptotes)
Vertical Asymptotes:
If f(x)/g(x) then g(x)is vertical asymptotes
Example: The vertical Asymptotes of f(x)= ?
As g(x)=0 is vertical asymptotes
x-2=0  x=2 (Answer)
When y= logx ,x=0 so it forms the asymptotes.
-Shortcut to find the inverse of a function:
1) f(x)= ax+b then inverse of f(x) is
2) f(x)= then inverse of f(x) is
3) f(x)= axn+b then inverse of f(x) is

Examples:
E#1: The inverse of f(x)=4x+5 is?
Using the trick: inverse of f(x) is
E#2: The inverse of f(x)= is?


E#3: The inverse of f(x)= 3x3+7?

Important results:
1) Inverse of function y=lnx is ex
2) Inverse of function y=10x is log10x
Important result:
f(f-1(x))=x (Identity)
Example: f(x)= -2x+8 then inverse is?
A) x-8/2 B)8-x/2 (Correct) C) 8-x D) x-8
Applying the relation:
Checking the options:
f(f-1(x))= -2 (8-x/2)+8 =x (identity) Answer)
RANGE OF QUADRATIC FUNCTION:
f(x) = ax²+bx+c a≠0
1) If a>0 then Range: [ ,+∞]
2) If a<0 then Range: [-∞, ]
MCQ:
What is the range of f(x)= x²+2x+2
a) R b) [0,+∞) c) [1, +∞) d) (-∞,1]
If a>0 then Range: [ ,+∞]= ,+∞](Answer)
RATIONAL FUNCTION
If you have a function like this:
f(x) =
then you can simply find the domain and range as:
Domain = R- { }
Range = R- { }

SYMMETRY OF FUNCTIONS
1) To check which function is symmetric about x-axis, put (x,-y) in place of (x,y), if no change occur
in the original function, then this function is symmetric about x-axis. (not a function)
2) To check which function is symmetric about y-axis, put (-x,y) in place of (x,y), if no change occur
in the original function, then this function is symmetric about y-axis. (Even function)
3) To check which function is symmetric about origin , put (-x,-y) in place of (x,y), if no change occur
in the original function, then this function is symmetric about origin. (Odd function)
4) If we replace x by y and y by x in a given equation and there is no change i.e f(x,y)= f(y,x), then
the graph is symmetric about a line y=x (Identity Function)
Examples:
1) y = x²+3
Put (-x,y) in place of (x,y)
(y)=(-x)2+3
y=x²+3
No change occur, this is symmetric about y-axis
2) y²+x² = 25
put (-x,-y) in place of (x,y)
(-y)2+(-x)2=25
y2+x2=25
no change occur, this is symmetric about origin.
Quick Rule for finding the limits of Rational Function as x goes to +∞ or –∞:-
Solution:
Using the Quick Rule:
=
As we also know that (Any number/∞=0)
=0 (Answer)..

L-HOSPITAL RULE:
If you find any limit problem, first of all try to put the value and solve it.
If you find form or form then L-Hospital will use.
The Rule is very simple.
i) Take derivative of numerator and denominator separately.
ii) Now apply the limit and check whether you are getting the answer or not. If you get the answer then
it is good but if you are not getting the answer then again take derivative of numerator and
denominator and again check by applying the limit. Continue this procedure and finally will get your
answer.
Note: Sometimes we have to repeat the process if the form 0/0 and ∞/∞ again.
Examples:-
Evaluate each of the following limits.
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
By applying limit we come to know that this is a 0/0 indeterminate form so let’s just apply
L’Hospital’s Rule. The derivative of sinx is cosx and derivative of x is 1.

(b)
In this case we also have a 0/0 indeterminate form so apply L’Hospital’s Rule.
(c)
We know that it’s the indeterminate form . So let’s apply L’Hospital’s Rule.
Now we have a small problem. This new limit is also a indeterminate form. However, it’s not
really a problem. We know how to deal with these kinds of limits. Just apply L’Hospital’s Rule
again.

Sometimes we will need to apply L’Hospital’s Rule more than once.
TRICK FOR QUESTIONS OF THE TYPE
Just Multiply the second term and power. It will become the power of e.
x = 5/2.
So,
5/2
EVEN & ODD FUNCTIONS:
f(-x) = f(x) EVEN e.g. cosx
f(-x) = -f(x) ODD e.g. sinx
f(-x) ≠ ±f(x) Neither EVEN nor ODD
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
Constant function is always even

Even function is symmetric about y-axis.
Odd function is symmetric about origin.
The graph of odd functions occur in 1st and 3rd Quadrant or 2nd and 4th Quadrant.
f(x) = 0 is both Even & Odd function.
COMPOSITION OF FUNCTION:
fog(x) = f[g(x)]
fog ≠ gof
fof-1(x) = f-1of(x) = x Identity
f3(x) = fofof(x) = f(f(f(x)))
POINTS TO REMEMBER:
If f is even and g is odd then fog or gof is even.

If f is odd and g is even then fog or gof is even.
If f is even and g is even then fog or gof is even.
If f is odd and g is odd then fog or gof is odd.

Continuity of a Function at a Point:
A function f(x) is said to be continuous at an interior point x=a of its domain if limxa f(x) = f (a). In
other words a function f(x) is said to be continuous at a point provided that left hand limit right limit
and value of function are equal.
A function f(x) is continuous at a point x=a if Limha f(a-h)=
Limxa f(a+h)=a
Continuity of a function on an interval
Continuity on an open interval:
A function f(x) is said to be continuous on an open interval (a,b) if it is continuous at each point of
(a,b).
Continuity on a closed interval:
A function is said to be continuous on a closed interval [a,b] if
1) f(x) is continuous from right at x=a i.e
Limh0 f(a+h)=f(a)
2) f(x) is continuous from left at x=a i.e
Limh0 f(b-h)=f(b)
3) f(x) is continuous at each point of the open interval (a,b).
Note: For continuity of f(x) at the end of an interval [a,b] we must have
1) Lim h0 f(a+h)= f(a) at x=a
2) Lim h0 f(b-h)= f(b) at x=b
Geometrical meaning of continuity:
1) A function f(x) will be continuous at a point x=a , if there is not break or cut or gap in the graph of
the function y=f(x) at the point (a,f(a)).
2) A function f(x) will be continuous on the closed interval [a,b] if the graph of the function y=f(x) is
an broken line (curved or straight) from the point (a,f(a)) to point (b,f(b)).
Note: Broken straight line in the graph is an example of discontinuity.
Note: f(x) approaches l means the absolute difference between f(x) and l i.e |f(x)-l| can be made as
small as we please.
When the values of f(x) don’t approach a single finite value as approaches “a” we say that the limit
does not exist.

CHAPTER 02: “DIFFERENTIATION”

y = f(x) (Function)
y+δy = f(x+δx)
δy=f(x+δx) - f(x)
= (Average Rate of Change or slope of secant)
DIFFERENT NAMES OF
(Instantaneous Rate of change or slope of tangent)
Derivative of f(x)
Slope of Tangent
Instantaneous Rate of change
Derived function of f(x)
Differential Co-efficient of f(x)
Gradient of f(x)
Rate of change
PARTIAL DERIVATIVES
A partial derivative of a function of several variables is its derivative with respect to one of those
variables, with the others held constant (as opposed to the total derivative, in which all variables are
allowed to vary). For example, If I have a function like z = f(x,y) and I want to find derivative of the
function w.r.t y only, then I will assume that x is constant.
NOTATION:

Example:
If z = f(x,y) = y²+2x²y+2 then find .
I will take x as constant.
= 2y + 2x²
that’s it…..
Some other symbols are also used for it. You should be familiar with that.
= Fx = Fy
I hope you are now familiar with it.
IMPLICIT DIFFERENTIATION:
Implicit functions are those in which there is mixing of the variables. Their differentiation is little
lengthy but with a simple formula, you can find in short time. The formula is:
Fx / Fy
Fx & Fy are partial derivatives as I discussed above.

Example:
Find if f(x,y) = x²y + x² + y²x + y² = 0
So, Find Fx & Fy and put in the formula.
Fx (treating y as constant) = 2xy + 2x + y²

Fy (treating x as constant) = x² + 2xy + 2y
Put in formula,
Fx / Fy
=- Answer.

Differentiation of Rational Function:
f(x) =  f’(x) =
For Absolute Functions:
f(x) = |x|
f’(x) does not exist at x=0
f(x) = |x+2|
f’(x) does not exist at x=-2
See the result carefully. The derivative does not exist at that value of the variable for which your
function gives 0.
Derivative of Modulus /Absolute value function:
d/dx |u|=
As we know that |x|=
Example: y=|2x-3|+1
Putting |2x-3|=
y= ((2x-3)2)1/2 +1
dy/dx= ½ ((2x-3)2)-1/2d/dx(2x-3)2
dy/dx=
dy/dx= 2(2x-3)/ at x=1

dy/dx= 4x-6/
Now:
dy/dx= 4x-3/|2x-3| (Answer)
Derivative of Inverse of a function:
[f-1]’ (x)=
Example:
f(x)=3x-2
inverse of f(x)= x+2/3
Now [f-1]’ (x)=
Direct: f’(x)=3

[f-1 ](x)= 1/3

By rule: [f-1]’(x)= 1/f’(f-1(x)) 1/3 (Answer)
Example:
f(x)=y= x3+1
f-1(x)= (x-1)1/3
so: f’(x)=3x2
Direct: [f-1]’(x)= 1/3 (x-1)1/3-1=
Now by rule: (f-1)(x)= (Answer)
-Derivative of composite Function:

d/dx (f(g(x))= f’(g(x)) g’(x)
Derivative of different notations:
1)
2)
3) If y=
4) If y= then .
5) If y= 1/g(x) then dy/dx= , g≠0
HIGHER ORDER DERIVATIVES
1) If y = xn then yn+1 and all higher derivatives will be zero.
Example:
y = x10+x²+2 ; Find y11
y11 will be zero.
2) If y = ex then all higher derivatives will be same.
3) If y = eax then yn = aneax
4) If y = ax then yn = ax.(lna)n
5) If y = abx then yn = (b lna)n abx
6) If y = logax then;

If n is odd yn= (n-1)! / xn lna

If n is even yn = -(n-1)! / xn lna
7) If y = lnx
If n is odd then yn = (n-1)! / xn

If n is even then yn = - (n-1)! / xn
8) Find out 6th derivative of y= 3x6+2x3-9.

If you have asked the same order derivative as the degree of polynomial, then no need to take
derivative again and again. Just do following:
Co-efficient of Highest Power Term * Order of Polynomial !
In this question, 3*6! { 3 is coefficient of highest power term and 6 is the order of polynomial }
3*(6*5*4*3*2*1) this is answer.
9) sin and cos functions Repeats their values after 4th Derivative
If f(x) = cos x then find f105(x)
No need to take derivative again n again just divide the power by 4 ,and take remainder order
derivative.
Divide 105 by 4, remainder is 1. So, instead of finding 105th derivative of cos x, we will take the first
derivative of cosx.
f105(cos x) = f1(cosx) = -sinx

DERIVATIVES OF SPECIAL FUNCTIONS

Nth derivative of some more functions:

1) (sin(ax+b))= ansin(nπ/2 +ax+b)
2) (cos(ax+b))= ancos(nπ/2 +ax+b)
3) (ax+b)m=
4) If y= then yn=
Find derivatives of following using above procedure:
i. xx
ii. lnxlnx
CONCEPT MAP OF CRITICAL POINTS
Critical Point
The point at which f'(x)=0 or f'(x) does not exist.
Stationary Point Non Stationary Point
A critical point at which f'(x) = 0 A critical point at which f'(x) does not exist
Max. Point, Min. Point, Neither Max nor Min.
Point of Inflexion
Turning Point
A stationary point at which
A stationary a funmction is neither
point at which maximum nor minimum
a function is
maximum or
minimum
Max.
Point Min. Point

Derivative of Determinant:
y=
dy/dx=
Derivative of a matrix:
Let A=
Then d(A)/dx= (Answer)
Decreasing and Increasing function (Shortcut)

Let us have an example to understand the shortcut:
f(x)= ; x=0
f’(x)=4x+1/x  4-1/x2
f’(x)=0
=0
=0
So x=1/2 , x=-1/2 ,x=0
Now using the number line system:

Note: Agr higher degree k coefficient me –ive sign aa jaye tu phr hum value –ive se show krty hae..
left hand side pe..
1) Let f(x)=sinx ; xԑ(-π,π)
Determine the Increasing and Decreasing Order.

As we know that:
f’(x)=cosx
cosx=0x=π/2 ,-π/2
So Interval becomes as: -π,-π/2,π/2,π
For (-π, -π/2) interval f’(x)<0
as cos (-π)<0 -1<0 (Decreasing)
Now out for f’(-π/2)=cos(-π/2)<0 (Decreasing)
For (-π/2, π/2)
f’(x)=cosx>0 whereas xԑ(-π/2, π/2) (increasing)
f’(x)=cosx<0 decresing x ԑ(π/2, π)
Maximum and minimum value:

Example: y=lnx/x has maximum value at x=e
Solution: dy/dx=
f’(x)=0 1-lnx=0 -lnx=-1 lnx=lnex=e
f’’(x) = =
f’’(e)=
f’’(e)= (then f(x) is maximum at x=e)
Maxima and Minima (Applied Problems) (Shortcut Trick)
Find the number whose sum is 26 and product is as large as possible
Solution:
Let number be x,y
x+y=36 , xy=?
Trick: Check exponents of x and y and add them too i.e 1+1=2 in this case. So now divide 36 by 2
=18
Now: take the power of x and multiply with 18 and in the same way for y. (1*18), (1*18) (18,18)
so x+y=18+18=36
xy=18*18=324 (Answer)
Important Results:
1) If dy/dx >0 , the tangent line makes an acute angle (less than 90*) with x-axis
2) If dy/dx<0, the tangent line makes an obtuse angle (greater than 90*) with x-axis

3) If dy/dx=0 the tangent is parallel to x-axis

4) If tangent is perpendicular to x-axis then dy/dx=∞ i.e dx/dy=0
5) If tangent is equally inclined to the axes then dy/dx=tan45*=tan135=±1
Test for monotonicity of functions:
1) f(x) is increasing on [a,b] if f’(x)≥0 for all x belongs to [a,b]
2) f(x) is strictly increasing on [a,b] if f’(x)>0 for all x belongs to [a,b]
3) f(x) is decreasing on [a,b]if f’(x)≤0 for all x belongs to [a,b]
4) f(x) is strictly decreasing on [a,b] of f’(x)<0…..
-Important Points:
1) When function y=f(x) is concave up the graph of its derivative y=f’(x) is increasing.
2) When function y=f(x) is concave down the graph of its derivative y=f’(x) is decreasing.
3) When the function y=f(x) has a point of inflection (Changes from concave up to concave down) the
graph of its derivative y=f’(x) has maximum or minimum (also changes form increasing to decreasing
respectively)
4) The graph of y=f(x) is concave upward on those interval y=f’’(x)>0 .
5) The graph of y=f(x) is concave downward on those interval y=f’’(x)<0
6) The graph of y=f(x) has no point of inflection y=f’’(x)=0
Important Results:
1) Derivative of a cubic function is quadratic function.
2) Derivative of a quadratic function is a linear function.
3) Derivative of a linear function is a constant function
4) Derivative of a constant function is always zero.
IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER:
1) If degree of polynomial function is n then maximum number of bends in graph are (n-1).
2) If degree of polynomial function is n then maximum number of critical points are (n-1), except
constant function. Every point of constant function is maximum, minimum, critical & point of
inflexion.
3) f(x) = x2n+1 + c where nЄN has always one bend and has always one point of inflexion
To find maximum and minimum values of Special Type of Function
f(x) = a sinx + b cosx
Maximum Value of Function =

Minimum Value of Function = -

CHAPTER 03: INTEGRATION

Guessing Answer from the options:
You should know that differentiation and Integration are reverse of each other. If you have to evaluate
an integral and there are four options in the mcq and you are unable to do integration, then take
derivatives of all four options. 1 option will match with your question and that will be your answer.
Other Tricks:
If the upper and lower limits of integration are additive inverse of each other i.e. their sums is zero
then checks the integrant function:
If function is odd then no need to evaluate the integral, its answer will be zero.
= 0; sinx is an odd function.
If function is even then change the limits .
Now cosx is even. Now I will change the limits and multiply the integral by 2 and I will get the
answer. The thing you need to focus here is to change the limits. Given limits are [–π to π] and I am
changing them with [0 to π] and multiply by 2.
2x
Solve it and you will get the answer.
Standard Formulae of Integration:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

6) +c
7)
8)
9)
10)
11)
12)
13)
14)
15)
16)
17)
18)
19)
20)
21)
22)
23)
24) -2sinA.sinB=cos(A+B)-cos(A-B)
25) 2 sinA.cosB= sin(A+B)+sin(A-B)
26) 2 cosA.sinB= sin(A+B) –sin (A-B)
27) 2 cosA.cosB= cos (A+B) + cos (A-B)
Some Useful Substitutions:
1)
2)
3)
Some Integrand to remember:
1)
2)
3)
4)

5)
6)
7)
8)
Some Special Cases:

1)
2)
3)
Definite Integral:
If (x) is any anti-derivative of f(x), then the difference is called definite Integral of f(x)
from a to b is denoted by:
Whereas a is called upper limit and b is called lower limit.

Geometrically, the definite integral represents the area under the curve y=f(x) from a to b
and above x-axis.
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:

If f is continuous on [a,b] and ᶲ(x) is any anti-derivative of f on [a,b] then
Properties of Definite Integrals:

1)
2)
3)
4) If f(x) is an even , then
5) If f(x) is odd , then
Area Bounded by the curve and x-axis:
Area bounded by the curve y=f(x) and the x-axis from x=a to x=b is given as:
Area=
If f(x)≤0 for a≤x≤b , then area is below the x-axis and above the curve y=f(x) is given as:
Area =

Shortcut:
Area between two parabola= 16/3 ab
U-Substitution (To solve the indefinite Integral-Easy Method)
Let us have some examples to understand this rule:

Example: ----(1)
The question is just raised how to solve it with easy method.
Let we consider: put u= x3+5
Now the take differential of it:
du= 3x2dx
From (1) we got the some notation like it:
=
Now integrate it easily by using the power rule so:
=
As we want our expression in x form so put back x3+5=u
so: = (Answer)
Here the question must be raise out that all the questions of indefinite integral are followed by it. So
answer will be yes but there will be arise some variation so here would like to explain those types too.
Example:
=? ------(1)
So Here we not actually got the situation as earlier but we have to make it as:
Put u= 1-x4
so take the differential of it as:
du= -4x3dx
As we don’t want -4 in our expression upper side of integrand so we just divide but both the sides of
differential by “-4”
so we got -du/4= x3dx
So in putting the values in (1)
= = -1/2 u1/2 +c
So now put back value : 1-x4=u
= -1/2 ( 1-x4)1/2+c (Answer)
Example: Integrate x
Solution: Now put u=x+2
now take differential of it: du= dx
Now u=x+2 u-2=x

So du
=
= du-
=
Put back x+2=u
so:
= (Answer)
DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION:
An equation containing at least one derivative of one or more dependent variable w.r.t an independent
variable.
e.g. x +y =5
ORDER: It is the highest derivative involved in the differential equation.
DEGREE: Positive integral exponent of highest order derivative.(There should be no radical sign in
the Differential Equation while checking the degree).
MCQ
What is the order and degree of following Differential Equation?
5( )1/3 - x ( )3/2 = 0
First do simplification,
5( )1/3 = x ( )3/2
Take square on both sides
5²( )2/3 = x²( )3
Now take cube on both sides
(5²)³( )² = x6 ( )9
Highest derivative is of 3rd order and exponent of that is 9, So

Order=3, Degree=4

SOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION:
An equation involving dependent and independent variables that satisfy the differential equation.
GENERAL SOLUTION OF DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION:
A solution of differential equation which contains as many arbitrary constants as order of Differential
Equation.
PARTICULAR SOLUTION:
If order of Differential Equation > No. of Arbitrary Constants in solution
INITIAL VALUE CONDITIONS:
Conditions required finding arbitrary constants.

To find n arbitrary constants, we need n initial value conditions.

More Entry Test Type MCQ:

Find the
Solution: Shortcut to find the integral of modulus function when limits are given.. This shortcut is
based upon the graphing and then to solve through area of triangle formula.

MCQ: Find the whereas [x] is greatest value function.

Solution: Using the property:
We break notation into two parts:
is expression under consideration. Hence greatest value b/w 4 and 3 is left side positive integer
on the number line system. So we take the left side value which is 3.
is expression under consideration now. Hence greatest value b/w 5 and 4 is left side positive
integer on the number line system. So we
take the left side value which is 4.
So Expression becomes simplified as:
=
=
=3 (34) + 4x(45)
= 3(4-3)+ 4(5-4)
= 3(1)+4=7 (Answer)
WORDS PROBLEM ON INTEGRALS:

Example: Find the Area b/w x-axis and the curve y=x2+1 from x=1 and x=2
Solution: Using the Formula:
Area under the curve=
As f(x) =x2+1 so:
Area=
Area =
Area= x3/3|(12) + x|(12)
Area= 1/3 (23-13)+(2-1)
Area= 1/3 (7)+1
Area= 7/3 +1
Area= 10/3 sq. units
Example: Find the area of curve under the y=cosx , x=-π/2 to x=π/2
Solution: Area=
Area=sinx|(-π/2π/2)
Area= sinπ/2 – sin(-π/2)
Area = 1-(-1)
Area= 2 (Answer)

Example: Find the area between the x-axis and the curve y=4x-x2?
Solution:
As x-axis , y=0
so put it: 4x-x2=0 x(4-x)=0 x=4 and x=0
Area =
Area=
Area= 4(x2/2)(40) – (x3/3)(40)
Area= 2(42-0)-1/3 (43-0)
Area= 2(16)- (1/3)(64)
Area= 32- 64/3
Area= (96-64)/3
Area=32/3 sq. units (Answer)
Differential Equations:
Example:
xdy/dx= 1+y
1/1+y dy= 1/x dx
Taking integral on both sides.
.
ln(1+y)= ln(x)+lnc
ln(1+y)= lncx
1+y=cx
y=cx-1 (Answer)
Find the and dy in the following case:

1)y=x2-1 ---(i) when x changes from 3 to 3.02
Solution:
Add increment on both sides:
y+ = -1 (ii)
y+ = x2+( +2 -1
Now (ii) –(i)
y+ -y= x2+( +2 -1- x2+1
= – -----(iii)
Now we let x+ =3.02 and put x=3
Thus: dx=
Put the value of x and
(3+0.02)2-32
in (ii)

= 0.1204
Now Original statement :
y=x2-1
Taking differential on both sides:
dy= 2x dx
so dy= 2(3) (0.02)
dy= 0.12 (Answer)
2) Find the y=
Let f(x)=x1/4 …. (1)

Take x=16
so x+ =17
=1
Put x=16 in (i)
f(16)= (16)1/4
f(16)=2
Differentiate w.r.t “x” to (1)
f’(x)= ¼ x-3/4 dx
Now put x=16
f’(16)= 1/3(16)3/4=1/32
f’(16)= 0.01325
Using formula:
f(x+ )=f(x)+ f’( dx
As we know that all:
f(16+1)= f(16)+f’(16) dx
f(17) =2 +(0.03125)(1)
f(17)= 2.03125 (Answer)
NOTE:
Theorem On Integration:
1) d/dx (
2)
Geometrically, an infinite integral is a family of curves that are vertical translation of one another.
Integration is also called Anti derivation.
A function ᶲ(x) is called primitive or integral or anti derivative of f(x)



CHAPTER 04: Introduction to Analytic Geometry

TRICK FOR GUESSING REQUIRED VERTEX:
The coordinates of 3 vertices of a rectangle are (5,7) (2,-2) and (8,4) the forth vertex ?
Just draw a simple graph and plot these points and join them by a line. You will easily know about the
position of fourth vertex. Similarly, technique can be applied for Triangle.
Formulas and Tricks Sheet:

Distance Formula:
The distance between two point A(x1,y1) and B(x2,y2) is given by
|AB|=
Note:
1) Distance of a point (x ,y) from origin =
2) Distance of a point (x,y) from x-axis = |y|
3) Distance of a point (x,y) from y-axis = |x|
4) Directed distance of (x,y) from x-axis= y
5) Directed distance of (x,y) from y axis= x
Point dividing the join of Two Points:

If A(x1,y1) and B (x2,y2) are two given points in the plane. The coordinate of the point dividing
segment AB internally in the ratio
k1: k2 are:
Note:
1) If the directed distances AP and PB have opposite signs i.e P is beyond AB. Then their ratio is
negative and P is said to divide AB externally. Coordinate of P are given as:-
.
2) If k1:k2=1:1 then P becomes mid point of AB and coordinate of P are (Mid Point
Formula)
3) The ratio is which y-axis divides the line joining points A (x1,y1) and B(x2,y2) is –
4) The ratio is which x-axis divides the line joining points A (x1,y1) and B(x2,y2) is – .

Centroid of a Triangle:
The point of intersection of medians of a triangle is called centroid of triangle. The centroid divides
each median in the ratio 2:1
If A(x1,y1) ,B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3) are the vertices of triangle then coordinates of centroid are
In center of a Triangle:
The point of intersection of angle bisectors of a triangle is called in center of triangle.
If A(x1,y1) ,B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3) are the vertices of triangle then coordinates of in center are
.
Translation of axes:
X=x-h
Y=y-h
Rotation of axes:
X=xcosθ+ysinθ
Y=ycosθ-xsinθ
Inclination of a line:
The angle (0<α<180*) measured counterclock wise from positive x-axis to non-horizontal straight
line is called inclination of a line.
1) If a line parallel to x-axis then α=0*
2) If a line is parallel to y-axis then α=90*
 m= tanα (Angle of inclination)
If α be the inclination of a non-vertical straight line P(x1,y1) and Q(x2,y2) is given by:
m=
Note:
1) If the line is horizontal then its slope is zero.
2) If the line is vertical then its slope is infinity
3) If 0*<α<90* then slope is positive
4) If 90*<α<180* then slope is negative.
5) Three points A, B and C are collinear if slope of AB=Slope of BC=Slope of CA
6) Two lines l1 and l2 with respective slope m1 and m2 are:
a) parallel iff m1=m2
b) Perpendicular iff m1m2=-1 or m1=-1/m2
c) Non-parallel (Intersected) iff m1≠m2

Equation of straight line parallel to x-axis

The equation of the straight line parallel to x-axis is y=a
Note:
i) If a>0, then the line is above the x-axis
ii) If a<0 , then the line is below the x-axis
iii) If a=0 then the line becomes the x-axis. Thus equation of the x-axis is y=0
Equation of straight line parallel to y-axis
The equation of the straight line parallel to y-axis is x=b
Note:
i) If b>0, then the line is above the y-axis
ii) If b<0 , then the line is below the y-axis
iii) If b=0 then the line becomes the y-axis. Thus equation of the y-axis is x=0
Intercepts of the line on axis:
a) If a line intercepts x-axis at (a,0) , then a is called x-intercepts of the lines
b) If a line intercepts at y-axis at (0,b) then b is called y-intercepts of the lines
1) Slope-intercept Form:
Equation of non-vertical straight line with slope m and y-intercept is given by:
y=mx+c
2) Point-slope form:
The equation of a straight line passing through the point (x1,y1) and having the slope m is given by:
y-y1=m(x-x1)
3) Symmetric Form:
The equation of a straight line passing through the point (x1,y1) and making an angle with positive
direction of x-axis is given by:
r
4) Two point form:
The equation of a straight line passing through two points (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) is given by:
5) Intercept form:
The equation of a straight line whose non-zero x and y-intercepts are a and b respectively is given by:
1
6) Normal Form:
The equation of a straight line such that length of the perpendicular from the origin to the line is p and
α is the inclination of this perpendicular is given by; xcosα+ ysinα=p
Slope of a line:
It is give by m= -a/b
x-Intercept of line=-c/a
y-intercept of line= -c/b
Distance of line from the origin =

Position of a point:
Consider a non-vertical line l=ax+by+c=0 where b>0 in xy plane . A point (x1,y1) lies:
a) Above the line l if ax1+by1+c>0
b) Below the line l if ax2+by2+c<0
Conditions for two lines to be parallel , perpendicular or coincident:
a) Parallel if a1b2-a2b1=0
b) Perpendicular if a1a2+b1b2=0
c) Coincident if
d) Intersected if a1b2-a2b1≠0
Distance of a point from line:
d=
Distance B/w two non-parallel lines:

If m1≠m then d=0
 Distance between two parallel line: (m1=m2)
d=
Note: If the lines are not in actual form that they can be converted into parallel form by suitable
multiplication if need.
If c1 = c2, lines will be co-incident i.e. distance will be zero
If points P,Q and R are collinear then ∆=0
 Point of Intersection of Two Lines:
PIL= )
Note: In MCQ, the paper setter give the options so you can solve it back solving technique more
conveniently.
 Condition of Concurrency of Three lines:
=0
Note: An infinite number of lines can be passed through the point of intersection of two lines.
Circumcenter of Triangle:
The point of intersection of right bisector of the sides of triangle is called circumcenter.
Orthocenter of Triangle:
The point of intersection of altitudes of the sides of a triangle is called orthocenter.
Note: Centroid, Circumcenter and Orthocenters are collinear
Note: Centroid divides the line joining orthocenter and circumcenter in ratio 2:1.

SHORTCUTS IN RECTANGULAR COORDINATES:

How to find the area of triangle within second:
Let A(x1,y1) ,B(x2,y2) and C(x3,y3) are given then Area of triangle by it.
Area of triangle =
Example:
Let us have points as A(-1,3) ,B(2,4) and (5,6)
Using trick:
Area of triangle =
Area of triangle=
Area of triangle= ½ (12-9)= 3/2 sq.units
How to find the 3rd unknown vertex in case of isosceles right angled triangle within seconds:
Let A (x1,y1) , B(x2,y2) are given and C is unknown to form a triangle so it is given by:
x3=
y3=
Example:
Let we have two points A(2,0) and B(-2,0) and we have one unknown point to form a isosceles right
angled triangle
Using the trick:
x3=
y3=
So (0,±2) is unknown C point. (Answer)
How to find the 3rd unknown vertex in case of equilateral triangle within seconds:
Let A (x1,y1) , B(x2,y2) are given and C is unknown to form a triangle so it is given by:
x3=
y3=
Example:
Let we have two points A(2,0) and B(-2,0) and we have one unknown point to form a isosceles right
angled triangle
Using the trick:
x3=
y3=
So (0,±2 ) is unknown C point. (Answer)

How to find the vertices of a triangle when the mid points of each vertex is given:
A=
B=
C=
Example:
Let us have three mid points of a triangle (3,-1),(3,3) and (1,-1) on each vertex. So find the values of
each vertex.
Using the trick:
A= =(5,-5)
B= =(1,3)
C= =(1,3) (Answer)
How to find the fourth unknown vertex of a parallelogram within seconds:
Concept: The opposite vertex to unknown vertex should be minus signed. And the two known vertices
which are opposite to each other are added up in parallelogram/quadrilateral so that condition becomes
as:
If A is unknown then A= B+D-C
If B is unknown then B=A+C-D
If C is unknown then C= B+D-A
If D is unknown then D= A+C-B
Example:
If the A(1,6) , B(2,5), C(5,1) and D(x,y) forms a parallelogram then find the forth unknown vertex?
Using the trick:
As D is unknown so we use the condition as D= A+C-B
So: (x,y)= (1,6)+(5,1)- (2,5)
(x,y)= (1+5-2, 6+1-5)
(x,y)= (4,2) (Answer)
So fourth vertex is (4,2)
 How to find the circumcenter of right angled triangle within second:
Concept: The circumcenter is midpoint of hypotenuse of triangle.
Example:
If A(3,2) ,B(3,4) and C(7,2) forms a right angle triangle so find the circumcenter of it?
Using the trick:
On graphing,the hypotenuse is the side BC so take the mid point of it as: Circumcenter= (B+C)/2 =
=(5,-1) (Answer)
 How to find the Centroid if Orthocenter and Circumcenter are given within seconds :
Concept: As we know that Centroid , orthocenter and circumcenter are collinear .Furthermore the
centroid divides the orthocenter and circumcenter in 2:1.
So Here using the concept:
Here orthocenter= (x1,y1) and circumcenter= (x2,y2)

Centroid x= (x1+2x2)/3 and y= (y1+2y2)/3

Example:
Orthocenter (3,-5) ,Circumcenter (6,2) so centroid=?
Using trick:
Centroid x= (3+2(6))/3 and y= (-5+2(2))/3(15/3 , -1/3) 
(5,-1/3) (Answer)
Note: You can find anyone of it , if two of them are given in this fashion.
 Area of triangle on line joining of the circumcenter, orthocenter and centroid is always zero.
 How to find the orthocenter of a right angled triangle within seconds:
Concept: Orthocenter is a point where the right angle is formed:
Example:
If A(3,2) , B(3,-4) and C(7,2) are forming a right angled triangle so find the orthocenter of triangle.
Using the trick:
On graphing the A(3,2) is vertex where the right angle is formed so it is orthocenter of triangle.
Note: In equilateral triangle, centroid, circumcenter and orthocenter coincides on the same line.
Note:
Area of Quadrilateral= ½
Position of point with respect to line:

The point P is above or below l respectively if ax1+by1+c and b have same sign or opposite sign.
1) above if b have same sign
2) below if b have opposite sign
Example: Check whether point (2,-4) lies above or below the line :
4x+5y-3=0
Here b=5 so:
so; 4(-2)+5(4)-3= 9>0 so (b and expression has same sign so point is above the line)
Note:
The point P(x1,y1) and the origin are
1) on the same side of line l according as ax1+by1+c=0 and c has same sign
2) on the opposite side of line l according as ax2+by2+c=0 and c has opposite sign
Example:
Check whether the origin and the point P(5,-8) lies on the same side or opposite side.
3x+7y+15=0
Here c=15
and P(5,-8)
so 3(5)+7(-8)+15=0
-26<0
So that c and ax1+by1+c=0 has opposite signs so it lies opposite to origin.

 For checking the position we make the coefficient of y positive by multiplying the equation by (-1)
if need.
-Some Important Results:
1) Altitudes are concurrent
2) Median are concurrent
3) Right bisector are concurrent
Area of Trapezoidal Regian is given by:
½ (sum of ||sides) (distances b/w ||sides)
 Angel between two lines:
1) Acute angle between two lines:
tanθ=
2) Angle between two lines when m1 and m2 are given:
tanθ=
3) Acute angle between l1 and l2 when m1 and m2 are given:
tanθ=
 Equations of line:
1) The equation of a line parallel to a given line ax+by+c=0 is ax+by+k=0 whereas k is constant.
2) The equation of a line perpendicular to a given ax+by+c=0 is given by by-ax+k=0 where k is
constant.
3) The area of triangle formed by these lines with axis is:
Area=
Note: Two non-parallel lines are intersected at one and only one point.
General Homogeneous equation of Second degree.
The equation ax2+2hxy+by2=0 is called the general homogeneous equation of second degree. It
represents the pair of straight lines both passing through the origin.
 The lines are real and distinct if h2-ab>0
 The lines are real and coincident if h2-ab=0
 The lines are imaginary if h2-ab<0
To Find the angle between the lines represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0

Let y=m1x and y=m2x be the lines represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0
then
m1+m2=-2h/b and m1*m2=a/b
whereas: m1=
m2 =

If θ is the measure of angle b/w two lines represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 then:

tanθ=
For Acute angle , it is given by:
tanθ=
1) The two lines are coincident if h2-ab=0
2) The two lines are orthogonal or perpendicular if a+b=0
Important Points:
1) The equation of pair of straight lines passing through the origin and perpendicular to the pair of
lines is represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 is given by bx2-2hxy+ay2=0
2) The equation of pair of straight lines passing through the origin and parallel to the pair of lines is
represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 is same.
3) The equation of bisector of angles b/w the pair of lines is represented by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 us
Important Result:
The area of triangle formed by ax2+2hxy+by2=0 and lx+my+n=0 is given by
Example:
Find the area of the region bounded by:
10x2-xy-21y2=0 and x+y+1=0
Solution:
Here n=1 , l=1,m=1 a=10 , 2h=-1 h=-1/2 and b=-21
Using the trick:
Area of triangle= = = = =29/24sq.units (Answer)

CHAPTER 5: LINEAR INEQUALITIES & LINEAR

PROGRAMMING
What is an Equation?
An equation in two variables defines a path, line, parabola or something else.
What is Inequality?
An inequality in two variables defines a region whose boundary is defined by the associated equation
of that inequality.
Inequality: x-y ≥ 1 Associated Equation: x-y =1
Keep in mind,
Region defined by one inequality has never a corner point.
Two or more inequalities may have or may not have a corner point.
BOUNDED REGION:
A region that can be enclosed in a circle of finite radius.

Region defined by one inequality can never be bounded.
Region defined by two inequalities can never be bounded.
Region defined by three or more inequalities may or may not be bounded.
CONCAVE & CONVEX REGION:
If the line joining any 2 points of the region lie entirely in the region then it is convex region.
If the line joining any 2 points of the region does not lie entirely in the region then it is concave region.
Region defined by one inequality is always convex.
Region defined by linear inequalities is convex but region defined by Quadratic or high degree
inequalities may or may not be convex.
IMPORTANT POINTS:-
 X=c is a vertical line. x>c : Right half open. x≥c : Right half closed
 Y=c is a horizontal line. y<c : Lower half open. y≤c : Lower half closed.


ax+by=c is a slant straight line. ax+by>c: Upper ax+by<c: Lower
x+y ≥ 0 x+y = 0 If, 0≥0, origin test fails. Choose any other point.

CHAPTER 06: CONIC SECTIONS
































-Equation of Director Circle is x2+y2=2r2

Some Useful Information:
Areas:
_ Area of triangle= 1/2 (Width)(Height)
_ Area of Square= (Side of Square)2
_ Area of Rectangle= Length × Width
_ Area of Trapezium=1/2 (length×breadth×height)
_ Area of Circle= πr2
_ Area of Ellipse= πab
_ Area of Parabola= 2/3 (Width)×(Height)
_ Area of Sector=1/2 r2 ϴ
_ Area of Rhombus= 1/2 (Product of Diagonals)=a+b/2
_ Area of Parallelogram= Breadth×Height.
_Area of Semi Circle= πr2/2
Perimeters:
_ Perimeter of Sector= 2r+l
_ Perimeter of Square= 4l
_ Perimeter of Rectangle=2(l+w)
_ Perimeter of Triangle= a+b+c
_ Perimeter of Semi-Circle= πd/2+d
_ Perimeter of Rhombus= 4a
_ Perimeter of Ellipse= 2π√(a2+b2)/2
_ Perimeter of Parallelogram=2(a+b)
_ Perimeter of Circle= πd
Circumferences:
_ Circumference of Circle=2πr
_ Circumference of Semi Circle=πr

LOCUS:
A locus is a set of points satisfying given conditions.
2-Dimensional 3-Dimensional
1) The set of all points in a plane at 1) The set of all points in space at a
a constant distance from a fixed constant from a fixed point is a
point is a Circle. sphere.
2) The set of all points in a plane at 2) The set of all points in space at a
a constant distance from a given constant distance from a given
straight line is a pair of straight straight line is a cylinder.
lines parallel to the given line.
3) The set of all the points in a 3) In space an ellipse is changed
plane such that the sum of their
distances from two fixed points is a
constant is an Ellipse.
into an ellipsoid.
4) The set of all points in a plane 4) In space hyperbola is shifted to a

such that the differences of their hyperboloid.
distances from two fixed points are
a constant is a hyperbola.
5) The set of all points that their 5) In space parabola is called
distances from a fixed point are paraboloid.
equal to their distances from a
fixed straight line is a parabola.
6) The locus of a point in a plane
that is equidistant from two fixed
points is the perpendicular bisector
(mediator) of the straight line
joining those two points.
7) The locus of a point in a plane
equidistant from two intersecting
straight lines is pair of straight
lines bisects the angles b/w two
given straight lines.

CHAPTER 7: VECTORS
The solution of vector product is comparatively tough. Determinant
method and other method are very long.
As we know the result of vector product is also a vector and its

perpendicular.
So in MCQ we can take dot product of any one given vector to the option.
The option in which we get 0 result is the right answer as both are
perpendicular i.e. θ =90° and Cos90° = 0
Example:-
Given Force F = 2i + j - 3k acting at a point A(1,-2,1). Find moment of force
about point B(2,0,-2)
A) 3i+4j+3k b) 3i+3j+5k c) ans3i+3j+3k d) none
As we know Torque = r x F
Now r is not given in this question. So if you try to solve the MCQ by
determinant method, then first you have to find r and then solve. But it is
very time consuming. So, do the following to guess the right option.
Take dot products of Force with options A , B and C.
For A) 1
For B) -6
For B) 0
so c is the answer
This technique can be applied on every cross product .

-Vector Triple product:

A×(B×C)= (AC)B-(AB)C
 i.(j×i)=0
 i.(j×k)=1
-Component of a along b and perpendicular to vector a
 Component of b along a=
Component of b perpendicular to a= b-
Any vector r can be expressed as:
r= (r.i)I +(r.j).j + (r.k)k
 Some Useful Identities:
(a+b)2=a2+b2+2ab
(a-b)2=a2+b2-2ab
(a+b)(a-b)=a2-b2
 Work done by a force:
Work done by Force F in displacing a particle from A to B is defined by
W=F.(AB)
Note: If no. of forces acting on the particle the sum of work done by the
separate forces is equal to the work done by resultant force.
 |a×b|= |a||b|sinθ
 n^=
 Area of triangle ABC= ½ |AB×AC|
 Area of Parallelogram with diagonals a and b is given by |a×b|
The area of quadrilateral ABCD is given by ½ |AC×BD| whereas AC amd
BD are its diagonal
 (a.b)×c is meaningless.
Formulas and concepts:

Unit Vector: (Magnitude is one in a given direction)

v^=v/|v|
Note: |v|= is false because a vector can’t be divided by another vector.
Null vector: (Magnitude is zero with arbitrary direction)

Note Vector is also known as zero, void and empty vector.
Parallel (Collinear vectors)
Two vectors are parallel if and only if they are non-zero multiple of each
other i.e
The vectors u and v are parallel if u=cv
1) If c>0 then vectors are in same direction i.e. θ=0*
2) If c<0 then vectors are in opposite direction i.e. θ=180*
Note: For any vectors: AB= OB-OA
 Magnitude of a vector is also known as norm and length of vector.
Ratio Formula: for p:q r=
Note: If P is mid point of AB then p:q=1:1 position vector of P=r=a+b/2
Distance between two points in the space:
If P1(x1,y1,z1) and P2(x2,y2,z2) be the points in the space then
P1P2=OP2-OP1= [x2-x1 , y2-y1 , z2-z1]
Distance between two points:
|P1P2|=
Direction angle s and direction cosines of a vector:
Let r=OP =xi+yj+zk be a non-zero vector , let α,β and ⱷ denote the angles
formed b/w r and unit coordinate vectors i , j and k respectively such that
0≤α≤π , 0≤β ≤π and 0≤ⱷ≤π Then:
1) The angle α ,ⱷ and β are called as direction angles:
Note:
1) Let v=xi+yj+zk be a vector and |v| be its magnitude

-Angle of vector with x-axis:

cosα=
cos
cosⱷ=
These are known as direction cosines
2) sin2α+sin2β+sin2ⱷ=2
3) cos2α+cos2β+cos2ⱷ=1
Scalar product (Dot or inner)
u.v= |u||v| cosθ
Cosine of angle b/w u and v is given by:
.
If u=a1i+b1j+c1k and v=a2i+b2j+c2k are two non-zero vectors in space then
dot product is
u.v=a1a2+b1b2+c1c2
Note: i.i=j.j=k.k=1 and i.j=j.k=k.i=0
Perpendicular (Orthogonal) Vector)
condition: a.b=0
Properties of dot product:
Let u and v be the vectors and let c be a real number then:
1) u.v=0  u=0 or v=0
2) u.v=v.u
3) u.(v+w)= u.v+v.w
4) (cu)v= c(u.v)
5) (u.u)=|u|2
 Projection of v along u= |v|cosθ=

 Projection of u along v= |u|cosθ=

Triangle is formed when a+b+c=0 or c=a+b
 Projection laws are:
a=bcosC+c cosB
b=c cos A+ a cosC
c= a cosB+b cos A
 Laws of cosines are:
a2=b2+c2-2bc cosA
b2=c2+a2-2ca cosB
c2=a2+b2-2ab cosC
Cross (Vector) Product:
u×v=|u||v|sinθ n^
Whereas n^ is a unit vector perpendicular the plane of u and v
Note: u×v is perpendicular to both u and v.
Sine of angle between two vector:
sinθ=
u×v=
Note: i×i=j×j=k×k=0 and i×j=k ,j×k=i and k×i=j

whereas j×i=-k ,k×j=-i and i×k=-j
If two vectors are parallel then:
Let u=ai+bj+ck and v= xi+yj+zk then two vectors are parallel iff:
a/x= b/y=c/z
 Null vector is one which both parallel and perpendicular to every vector.
 Parallel vector:
a×b=0
Properties of cross product:

1) u×v=0 iff u=0 or v=0

2) u×v=-v×u
3) u×(v+w)= u×v+ u×w
4) u×(kv)= (ku)×v=k(u×v)
5) u×u=0
 Area of parallelogram= |u×v|
 Area of triangle= ½ |u×v|
 u.(v×w)=
Note: u.(v×w)= v.(w×w)=w.(u×v)
 Volume of parallelepiped= u .(v×w)
Volume of Tetrahedron= 1/6 (u.(v×w))
 Coplanar Vectors: u.(v×w)=0

LOGARITHMS
There are 1-2 questions of log in ECAT. So, you should revise its basic concepts.



1. Logarithm:
If a is a positive real number, other than 1 and am = x, then

we write:
m = logax and we say that the value of log x to the
base a is m.
Examples:
(i). 103 1000 log10 1000 = 3.
(ii). 34 = 81 log3 81 = 4.
1 1
(iii). 2-3 = log2 = -3.
8 8
(iv). (.1)2 = .01 log(.1) .01 = 2.
2. Properties of Logarithms:
1. loga (xy) = loga x + loga y
x
2. loga = loga x - loga y
y
3. logx x = 1
4. loga 1 = 0
5. loga (xn) = n(loga x)
1
6. loga x =
logx a
logb x log x
7. loga x = = .
logb a log a
3. Common Logarithms:

Logarithms to the base 10 are known as common

logarithms.
4. The logarithm of a number contains two parts, namely

'characteristic' and 'mantissa'.
Characteristic: The internal part of the logarithm of a

number is called its characteristic.
Case I: When the number is greater than 1.
In this case, the characteristic is one less than the number

of digits in the left of the decimal point in the given number.
Case II: When the number is less than 1.

In this case, the characteristic is one more than the number
of zeros between the decimal point and the first significant
digit of the number and it is negative.
Instead of -1, -2 etc. we write 1 (one bar), 2 (two bar), etc.
Examples:-
Number Characteristic Number Characteristic

654.24 2 0.6453 1
26.649 1 0.06134 2
8.3547 0 0.00123 3
Mantissa:
The decimal part of the logarithm of a number is known is

its mantissa. For mantissa, we look through log table.

1. Which of the following statements is not correct?
A. log10 10 = 1
B. log (2 + 3) = log (2 x 3)
C. log10 1 = 0
D. log (1 + 2 + 3) = log 1 + log 2 + log 3

Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
(a) Since loga a = 1, so log10 10 = 1.
(b) log (2 + 3) = log 5 and log (2 x 3) = log 6 = log 2 + log 3
log (2 + 3) log (2 x 3)
(c) Since loga 1 = 0, so log10 1 = 0.
(d) log (1 + 2 + 3) = log 6 = log (1 x 2 x 3) = log 1 + log 2 +

log 3.
So, (b) is incorrect.

2. a b
If log + log = log (a + b), then:
b a
A. a+b=1 B. a-b=1
C. a=b D. a2 - b2 = 1
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
log
a
b
+ log
b
a
= log (a + b)
a b
log (a + b) = log x = log 1.
b a
So, a + b = 1.
3. 1
If log10 7 = a, then log10 is equal to:
70
A. - (1 + a) B. (1 + a)-1
a 1
C. D.
10 10a


Answer: Option A
Explanation:
1
log10 = log10 1 - log10 70
70
= - log10 (7 x 10)
= - (log10 7 + log10 10)
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4. If log10 5 + log10 (5x + 1) = log10 (x + 5) + 1, then x is equal

to:
A. 1 B. 3
C. 5 D. 10
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
log 5 + log (5x + 1) = log (x + 5) + 1
10 10 10

log10 5 + log10 (5x + 1) = log10 (x + 5) + log10 10
log10 [5 (5x + 1)] = log10 [10(x + 5)]
5(5x + 1) = 10(x + 5)
5x + 1 = 2x + 10
3x = 9
x = 3.
5.
The value of
1
+
1
+
1
is:
log3 60 log4 60 log5 60

A. 0 B. 1
C. 5 D. 60
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Given expression = log60 3 + log60 4 + log60 5
= log60 (3 x 4 x 5)
= log60 60
= 1.

Some Natural Logarithm Properties:

1) loga(e)×(loge(a))=1
2) loge(e)=1
Note: These properties also hold in case of common logarithm.

6. 9 1
If logx =- , then x is equal to:
16 2
3 3
-
A. B.
4 4
81 256
C. D.
256 81
Answer: Option D
Explanation:
9 1
logx =-
16 2
9
-1/2
x =
16
1 9
=
x 16
16
x=
9
x= 16 2

256
x=
81
7. If ax = by, then:
a x log a x
A. log = B. =
b y log b y
log a y
C.
log b
=
x
D. None of these
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
ax = by
log ax = log by
x log a = y log b
log a y
= .
log b x

8. If logx y = 100 and log2 x = 10, then the value of y is:
A. 210 B. 2100
C. 21000 D. 210000
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
log 2 x = 10 x = 210.
logx y = 100
y = x100
y = (210)100 [put value of x]
y = 21000.
9. The value of log2 16 is:

1
A. B. 4
8

C. 8 D. 16
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Let log2 16 = n.
Then, 2n = 16 = 24 n = 4.
log2 16 = 4.
For more practice of logarithmic problem please click on the
following link:
http://bit.do/logarithmquiz

Shortcut Trick for Finding the Units Digits of Large

Powers
In NET, Every year this question must ask to puzzle the candidate so here is the
trick to solve in short time.
(a) Find the Units Place in (785)98 + (342)33 + (986)67
(b) What will come in Units Place in (983)85 - (235)37
These questions can be time consuming for those students who are
unaware of the fact that there is a shortcut method for solving such
questions. Don't worry if you don't know the shortcut already because
we are providing it today.
Finding the Unit Digit of Powers of 2

1. First of all, divide the Power of 2 by 4.
2. If you get any remainder, put it as the power of 2 and get the result using the
below given table.
3. If you don't get any remainder after dividing the power of 2 by 4, your answer
will be (2)4 which always give 6 as the remainder
Power Unit Digit
(2)1 2
(2)2 4
(2)3 8
(2)4 6
Let's solve few Examples to make things clear.

(1) Find the Units Digit in (2) 33
Sol -

Step-1:: Divide the power of 2 by 4. It means, divide 33 by 4.

Step-2: You get remainder 1.
Step-3: Since you have got 1 as a remainder , put it as a power of 2 i.e (2)1.
Step-4: Have a look on table, (2)1=2. So, Answer will be 2
(2) Find the Unit Digit in (2)40

Sol -
Step-2: It's completely divisible by 4. It means, the remainder is 0.
Step-3: Since you have got nothing as a remainder , put 4 as a power of 2 i.e (2)4.
Finding the Unit Digit of Powers of 3 (same

approach)
below given table.
Power Unit Digit
(3)1 3
(3)2 9
(3)3 7
(3)4 1
(1) Find the Units Digit in (3)33

Sol -
(2) Find the Unit Digit in (3) 32
Sol -


Finding the Unit Digit of Powers of 0,1,5,6

The unit digit of 0,1,5,6 always remains same i.e 0,1,5,6 respectively for
every power.
Finding the Unit Digit of Powers of 4 & 9

In case of 4 & 9, if powers are Even, the result will be 6 & 4. However, when their
powers are Odd, the result will be 1 & 9. The same is depicted below.
 If the Power of 4 is Even, the result will be 6
 If the Power of 4 is Odd, the result will be 4

 If the Power of 9 is Even, the result will be 1
 If the Power of 9 is Odd, the result will be 9.
For Example -
 (9)84 = 1
 (9)21 = 9
 (4)64 = 6
 (4)63 = 4

approach)
below given table.
Power
(7)1
Unit Digit
7
(7)2 9

(7)3 3
(7)4 1
(1) Find the Units Digit in (7)34

Sol -

Sol -

approach)
below given table.
Power Unit Digit
(8)1 8
(8)2 4
(8)3 2
(8)4 6

(1) Find the Units Digit in (8) 34
Sol -



Sol -
Now, you can easily solve questions based on finding the Unit's Digit of large powers. Let’s try at
least a few.
(a) Find the Units Place in (785)98 + (342)33 + (986)67
Sol: 5 + 2 + 6 = 13. So answer will be 3.
(a) Find the Units Place in (983)85 - (235)37
Sol: 3 - 5 = 13 - 5 = 8. So answer will be 8. In this question, we have considered 3

as 13 because 3-5= -2 which is negative which is not possible.
Some Useful Information:

Areas:
 Area of triangle= 1/2 (Width)(Height)
Area of Square= (Side of Square)2
Area of Rectangle= Length × Width
 Area of Trapezium=1/2 (length×breadth×height)
Area of Circle= πr2
Area of Ellipse= πab
Area of Parabola= 2/3 (Width)×(Height)
Area of Sector=1/2 r2 ϴ
Area of Rhombus= 1/2 (Product of Diagonals)=a+b/2

Area of Parallelogram= Breadth×Height.

Area of Semi circle= πr2/2
Lateral Surface Area of cylinder= 2πrh
Total surface Area of Cylinder=2πrh+2πr2
Total Surface area of Cone=πr
Where as d denotes diagonal.
Area of Surface area sphere= 4πr2
Perimeters:
Perimeter of Sector= 2r+l
 Perimeter of Square= 4l
Perimeter of Rectangle=2(l+w)
Perimeter of Triangle= a+b+c
Perimeter of Semi-Circle= πd/2+d
Perimeter of Rhombus= 4a
Perimeter of Ellipse= 2π√(a2+b2)/2
Perimeter of Parallelogram=2(a+b)
Perimeter of Circle= πd
Circumferences:
Circumference of Circle=2πr
Circumference of Semi Circle=πr
Volume:
Volume of Cylinder= πr2h
Volume of Sphere= 4/3 πr3
Volume of Cone=1/3 πr2h
SOME THEOREM ON PROPORTION:
Let us have a:b::c:d
1) Inventendo-Theorem:
a:b=c:d a/b= c/d  b/a= d/c
Note: Invert the ratio simply both side.
2) Alternendo- Theorem:
a:b=c:da/b=c/d  a/c= b/d
Note: Just interchange the place of “b” with “c” in proportion

3) Dividendo Theorem:
a:b=c:d  a/b= c/d a-b/b = c-d/d
Note: Just Subtract the numerator value by denominator value (In numerator)
4) Componendo Theorem:
a:b=c:d a/b=c/d  a+b/b= c+d/d
Note: Just add the numerator value to the denominator value (In numerator)
5) Componendo-Dividendo Theorem:
a:b=c:d 
Note: follow the same fashion of dividendo and componendo theorem.

HOW TO FIND THE SHADED AREA OF GEOMETRICAL SHAPES:

Note: This Question is always asked in the NET series to check the
geometrical skills of the candidates.

HOW TO FIND THE CUBE OF A NUMBER.


SOME HELPFUL POINT TO REMEMBER BEFORE ANY ENTRANCE TEST.

PRODUCTIVE TRICK FOR FINDING ANY TRIGONOMETRIC
WHEN ANGLE (30 > ) IS GIVEN:
As we know that: 1*= 0.01745 rad
The Question here comes sin31=?
As we know that sin30=0.5
So: sin 30+1*= 0.5+0.01745=~0.51745
Note This trick gives you approximate value which is enough to guess the
Answer.
But here the Question should arise that sin33=?
So Simply 1*=0.01745
So we 3*= 1*3=3*0.01745=0.05235
Hence sin (30) +3*= 0.5+0.05325= ~0.55325 Answer)
NOTE: same the trend is used for tan and cos 
HOW TO FIND THE VALUE OF LOGARITHM OF NUMBER
OTHER THAN PRIME NUMBER:
Prime number: A number which has at most two divisors i.e 1 and itself
Composite number: A number which has at least more than two division.
So log (4)=?
Here We should some values of logarithm
i.e log10 1=0 , log102=0.3010 , log103=0.4771 and log105=0.6989
So that:
log (4)
Using the property:
log (2*2)= log2+log2= 0.3010+0.3010=0.6020 (Answer)
With same fashion we can find the logarithm..

GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF DIFFERENT FUNCTIONS IN

COOL STYLE:

HOW TO QUICKLY TAKE SQUARE OF ANY NUMBER OF THE FORM (A5)²
Remember this:
(A5)²= [A(A+1)25]
Examples:-
(65)² = 6(6+1)25 = 6(7)25 = 4225

(95)² = 9(9+1)25 = 9(10)25 = 9025

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Muhammad Talha Nouman

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CHAPTER 01: FUNCTIONS AND LIMITS ............................................................................................................... 189

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HIGHER ORDER DERIVATIVES.......................................................................................................................... 206

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Centroid of a Triangle: .................................................................................................................................... 226

HOW TO FIND THE CUBE OF A NUMBER. ....................................................................................................... 299

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Chapter 1: Number Systems

Go through the properties of Real numbers

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1) Trichotomy Property: For all a,b belongs to R

Differentiate b/w Complex numbers and Imaginary Numbers

Quick Calculation for Mathematical operations on Complex Number

Let two complex number be:

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You should always keep in mind: i4n=1

So, if u have any power of iota, u can simplify as follows:

Solve i4245. If u divide 4245 by 4, remainder is 1 so i4245= i1 = i

Always remember that:

(-1)n/2= in (Ex 1.2, Q4, Part iv)

In simplification, i should not be present in the denominator.

When iota is raised to some bigger power:

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Multiplicative and Additive Inverse of Complex Number

Some Important rules of Conversion:

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Argument/Amplitude in Different Quadrants:

When Iota raises to power Iota:

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Learn Formula for the Multiplicative Inverse of a complex number.

De' Moivre’s Theorem to solve powers of Complex Numbers

Some Important Points

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Note: The Nature of Argument is just like Logarithmic Function

Some Productive Points:

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Some Important Terms:

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CHAPTER 02: Sets, Functions, Groups and Logics

 Types and Operations on sets.

5) For all a,b belongs to G , ab=ba